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  • Title: A new approach to catastrophic injury: spinal cord injury patients.
    Author: Weingarden SI, Kuric JP, Belen JG, Graham PM.
    Journal: Paraplegia; 1989 Aug; 27(4):314-8. PubMed ID: 2780088.
    Abstract:
    Catastrophic injuries and illnesses create great financial strains on patients who require lifetime care. Families, health care providers and insurers recognise that individual patient care needs require a closer look at the prudent allocation of health care benefit dollars. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has initiated an approach to this problem called 'case management'. Two ventilator dependent quadriplegics were discharged home utilising the case management concept. This system provides many advantages for patients. However, the health care team needs to be aware of the drawbacks of the system.
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