When an individual sustains a catastrophic or long-term injury, the question is no longer if they need care, but how much, how long, and at what cost?

At Injury Medicine Specialists, Dr. Gisele Girault, MD, a Life Care Planner, provides comprehensive, evidence-based Life Care Plans (LCPs) that project future medical, rehabilitative, and supportive care needs, backed by decades of medical and legal expertise.

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What is a Life Care Plan?

A Life Care Plan is a detailed, medically grounded report that outlines the future care, treatments, equipment, and associated costs for an individual who has sustained an injury or suffers from a chronic medical condition.
Each plan is designed to provide attorneys, insurers, and case managers with a clear, defensible framework for understanding long-term care needs and associated financial impact.

Life Care Plans are essential in cases involving:

• Catastrophic injuries (spinal cord, traumatic brain injury, severe burns, amputations)

• Chronic pain and complex medical conditions

• Workplace and motor vehicle injuries

• Post-surgical or long-term disability cases

• Medical malpractice and personal injury litigation

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Our Life Care Planning Process

Each plan is developed using the same rigorous methodology found in Dr. Girault’s medical-legal evaluations

LCP Template

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1. Comprehensive Record Review – Detailed analysis of all relevant medical documentation, diagnostics, and provider notes.

2. Patient Interview and Observation – A structured assessment of functional status, daily living limitations, and ongoing medical needs.

3. Evidence-Based Research – Incorporation of published medical guidelines, national cost databases, and provider consultations.

4. Itemized Projections – Each plan includes a narrative summary and a tabular section outlining costs for medical care, therapies, medications, assistive equipment, home and transportation needs, and potential complications.

5. Peer-Reviewed Standards – All plans adhere to the Standards of Practice for Life Care Planners and are accepted for legal, insurance, and case management purposes.

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Why Choose Dr. Gisele Girault

• Board-Certified in Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, and Addiction Medicine

• Certified Independent Medical Examiner (CIME) – AMA Guides 5th & 6th Edition

• Certified Health Professional Life Care Planner (CHLCP)

• Over 30 years of clinical and medico-legal experience

• Published author in anesthesia and pain medicine literature

• Experienced in IME, Workers’ Compensation, and complex injury evaluations

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Dr. Girault’s medical background ensures that every Life Care Plan is clinically accurate, legally defensible, and customized to the individual’s prognosis and expected lifespan.

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Key Features of Our Life Care Plans

Each report includes:

• A detailed narrative summarizing medical history, injury mechanism, and current condition

• Itemized projections for future medical care, therapy, medications, and assistive devices

• Cost analysis supported by up-to-date regional data

• Rationale and sources for every recommendation

• Appendices with provider documentation, interview summaries, and literature references

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Plans are written for clarity and designed for litigation, mediation, or settlement support.

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Who We Serve

Our Life Care Plans are trusted by:

• Personal injury and workers’ compensation attorneys

• Insurance carriers and defense counsel

• Case managers and rehabilitation specialists

• Trust administrators and economists

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We collaborate closely with referring professionals to ensure that each plan meets the specific evidentiary needs of the case.

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Why It Matters

A well-prepared Life Care Plan provides:

• Objective medical forecasting that supports settlement valuation

• Transparency in future cost estimation

• Credible documentation that withstands legal scrutiny

• Comprehensive insight into the long-term impact of injury​

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Our goal is to help all parties move forward with confidence.

Supported by accurate, defensible, and compassionate planning.
Trust Injury Medicine Specialists for comprehensive Life Care Planning.

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