CARES℠
TRAINING WORKSHOPS
CARES℠ model workshops use actual medical scenarios, role-playing, experiential learning, and practice with on-line tools so that participants become proficient in applying the model. Each workshop is designed to last 4 hours. Topics include:
Medical treatment plan decision-making
Selecting health insurance benefit plans
Identifying and communicating with doctors, specialists and hospitals
Planning for healthy aging and longevity
Coordinating care for palliative care and end of life
The content of each workshop is tailored to each audience based on their priorities and interests. Workshops can be delivered in 1-2 day programs.
WHAT IS
THE CARES℠ MODEL?
People need – and deserve – to have a voice in their medical care decisions. The CARES℠ model is a step by step framework that consumers can use to make well-informed decisions about their medical care. The model is designed around the philosophy that patients and physicians are on a level playing field: physicians are experts in medical care and patients are experts in themselves.
Consumers who use the CARES model process learn how to identify their personal preferences and actively engage in their own medical care decisions. Clinicians who use the CARES Model learn how to elicit preferences from patients and invite them to participate in shared decision-making. The model helps assure that people make smart healthcare decisions that balance the best medical options with individual preferences.
Healthcare Choices: 5 Steps to Getting the Care You Want and Need (Rowman & Littlefield, 2017) gives readers the tools they need to learn how to use the CARES℠ Model for their medical decisions.
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PERSONAL
MEDICAL CARE ADVISOR
Advocating for one’s health is important, but sometimes it can be hard when dealing with a complex medical situation. Archelle uses her medical expertise and the CARES℠ Model framework to help individuals understand and have in-depth conversations with their doctor about their condition, diagnostic tests, alternatives, and treatment options. Each client relationship is tailored to meet personal needs and may include:
Suggesting additional tests that may accelerate diagnosis or treatment of a condition
Reviewing evidence-based benefits and risks of treatment-based alternatives
Eliciting clients’ personal preferences and priorities that may help guide treatment
Identifying qualified specialists and helping prepare for upcoming consultations and visits
Guidance on selecting medical insurance coverage; interpretation of benefit coverage language based on specific medical care needs.