Health Organization with a Certified Health Summary™
By Laura Heuer
Expert Helath Organizer/Consultant
Answers By Sharon Feder
Q- First can you tell me what a Certified Health Summary can do for a person who is having difficulties getting a proper diagnosis?
A-The Lynx Certified Health SummaryTM, being developed from a person’s actual medical record, provides a complete, concise and reliable, summary of a the medical history so that all health care providers, the patient, and any caregivers can be using the same information for making decisions, and directing care.
Typically, people with complicated or undiagnosed medical conditions see several doctors and care providers. The various reports quickly become lost in a stack (either paper-based or electronic) of records that often contain errors and incomplete or missing information. The patient rarely knows what is in their records and their care providers rarely examine the case history carefully in their limited treatment time. Being in pdf form, the Lynx Summary is quickly incorporated into any practitioner’s own medical record - either electronic or paper-based.
The Lynx Certified Health SummaryTM affords people the chance to make sure the best available information is getting to their doctors and care providers. It also includes information not found in a typical medical record that can be invaluable for crucial decision-making.
Additionally, the Review-by-Two process used to create the Summary means that a physician and nurse team is actively involved in examining every detail of the person’s care and are able to guide the development of problem lists and other essential questions to discuss with their providers.
Finally, this concise Summary can be easily sent to experts for additional and often crucial medical opinions.
Q-How can someone determine if this of service might be right for them?
A-The Lynx Certified Health SummaryTM is useful for nearly anyone to effectively organize their medical history and to manage ongoing changes and information. It is particularly useful for people who see several doctors; have a complicated condition or health history; change primary care providers; have difficulty finding a diagnosis or effective treatment; fill out many lengthy forms for procedures, doctors or clinics; are caregivers for another person; experience dementia or intense pain-related conditions; or anyone who wants to better spend their time and energy doing what brings them pleasure and joy rather than engaging in the frustrating and complex task of managing their medical condition.
Q-Did you get a Certified Health Summary?
A-I do have a Lynx Certified Health SummaryTM for my middle son who has a very complicated medical history.
Q- How is it working for you?
A-Great! My son’s doctors and care providers are able to spend appointment time focusing on what my son’s current concerns and needs might be. Also, he had neurosurgery out-of-state last year and we were able to be completely relaxed throughout the whole experience. We had very little paperwork to manage because the Summary answered nearly every question the many new doctors and facilities had to ask.
Also, we were confident, (including my son,) that the necessary research, investigation, and asking the right questions of the right experts had been done in advance. We knew we were doing the right thing, so there was really no stress or concern.
Q-Do you still keep your Certified Health Summary up to date?
A-We have the Summary updated as often as after every office visit, depending on what the issues are. When he’s doing well, we update usually two or three times each year.
Q-Do you feel it was worth it?
A-Each of my son’s doctors and care providers have said that managing his complex condition is made much easier because of the Summary. It acts as an ongoing ‘virtual’ care conference, so it feels to all of us involved like we are continually in good communication with each other through the Summary.
Q- Did you get a better diagnosis because of it?
A-Absolutely. My son has an unusual combination of conditions. Having the diagnostic studies, procedures, results and the many experts and previous diagnoses (active and resolved) listed makes his situation credible and traceable. This helps current and new doctors have the details readily available to sort through options and thoughts and to know what has been already done or ruled out.
Q- What are some steps you can suggest if someone wishes to have a Certified Health Summary done?
A-As far as we know, Lynxcare provides the only Certified Health Summary or professionally prepared summary of this type. People can contact us directly at 888.670.5969 or by email: info@lynxcare.net to speak with someone about Lynxcare’s summary or services. Please let us know you heard about us through Jakoter! www.lynxcare.com
Thank you! I like the idea of having a ‘virtual’ care conference.
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