The Vital Role of an Advisor in an Emergency
Life is unpredictable, so having a well-thought-out emergency health plan is crucial in mitigating risk and optimizing outcomes. An experienced healthcare advisor plays a key role in coordinating various aspects of emergency care and providing valuable preparation to navigate critical situations effectively.
Coordinating for Emergencies: A healthcare advisor acts as a central figure in pulling together all the essential elements of an emergency health plan. This includes coordinating with family members, patients, doctors, aides, specialists, family offices, and emergency caregivers. Establishing clear communication channels and defining roles in advance ensures that everyone involved is on the same page should a crisis arise.
Pre-Education and Decision-Making: A healthcare advisor's proactive role includes offering pre-education to individuals and families and guiding them on crucial decisions like choosing between the emergency room and urgent care. This empowers them to make informed choices, preventing unnecessary emergency room visits and ensuring faster access to appropriate care. Dr. John Wheary, a board-certified emergency medicine physician, puts it this way, “Information improves care, so come to the ER as prepared as possible.”
Utilizing Assumptions for Planning: At one time or another most individuals will experience an emergency. As we age the likelihood of visiting the ER significantly grows. Older adults often have complex needs, requiring greater coordination between specialists and providers for immediate care and follow-up services. “Your emergency care continues after discharge, so understanding the treatment plan and follow-up care is vital,” Dr. Wheary adds.
A healthcare advisor utilizes experience, knowledge, and statistical data to create a tailored emergency health plan. The advisor helps families prepare for potential emergencies, ensuring a smoother and more organized response when the need arises.
Wellworth helps individuals and families make smarter healthcare choices to mitigate risk. With nearly 100 years of combined patient care experience, our multidisciplinary team provides top-tier guidance and support, covering physical and behavioral health, addiction treatment, and health insurance.
We offer consultative and advisory services in 50-hour retainers for family offices and 12-hour retainers for individuals and families. To learn more, contact us at insights@wellworthadvisors.com or (646) 883-9717.