Life Care Planning Tools, Websites, and Resources: Summary of Relevant Presentations at the 2006 International Conference on Life Care Planning Atlanta, Georgia

According to the Standards of Practice for Life Care Planners, as developed by the International Academy of Life Care Planners (IALCP), the preparation of a life care plan (LCP) requires foundation for recommendations (IALCP, 2006). Further, as stated within the definition of a life care plan, a LCP is a dynamic document based upon “published standards of practice” and “research” (IALCP, 1998). Many times treating physicians, if qualified, may provide foundation for the medical care items in a LCP. However, in instances where a qualified physician is not available to provide foundation for medical care items, other resources may be utilized to obtain the information.