Integrating end-of-life care with disease management programs: a new role for case managers
Lazarus, A.
Managed Care Interface 14(3): 76-79
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 1096-5645 PMID: 11301959 Document Number: 535508
Case managers are crucial to any well-designed disease management program. However, in the progressive course of serious illness, patients, their families, and MCOs need the skills of case manager more than ever to help them through end-of-life care choices. The author describes what case managers will need in their "toolbox" to provide insight to these health plan members.
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