In litigation, non-physician led life care planners and physician led life care planners play different roles and can provide different types of evidence.
Non-physician led life care planners in litigation typically work with attorneys as experts in the areas of long-term care planning and case management. They can provide testimony on the projected costs of future medical and non-medical care for an individual, as well as the availability of community resources and financial assistance. They can also help attorneys understand the implications of different types of injuries or disabilities on an individual’s ability to live independently and participate in daily activities.
On the other hand, physician led life care planners in litigation typically work as medical experts. They can provide testimony on the medical diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options for an individual’s injury or illness, as well as the projected costs of future medical care. They can also provide opinions on the extent to which an individual’s injury or illness will impact their ability to work and participate in daily activities.
In summary, non-physician led life care planners in litigation provide evidence on the cost of long-term care and resources, while physician led life care planners in litigation provide evidence on the medical diagnosis, prognosis and treatment options.
