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This string is going on over at the LCP Forum - thought we shoudl share with all at IARP too - good read from the bottom up...
The next issue of the JLCP due in early March will contain a compilation of all the past Summits and a collection in one place of all the past majority view and concensus statemetns which LCPers are held to.
In addition there will be a paper on the importance of the summits, and difference between the summit and conference, i.e. Symposium as well as commentary from practitioners about how the Summits have benefitted them.
Stay tuned and register to attend May 5 & 6
Cloie
Cloie B. Johnson, MEd
FROM BOB TAYLOR
To expand on what Angie stated so well, the Summit is a critical event that has the potential to re-define some areas of existing life care planning practice and address areas that may not have been addressed in the past that can affect how we prepare a Life Care Plan and why we do what we do. The policy statements that can come out of a Summit can be especially important in a litigated case, but can apply to all practice areas. Just like a LCP itself, our area of practice is dynamic and can change with time, thus making a Summit so important to our practice(s).
I urge anyone serious about the practice of Life Care Planning to be there.
Bob Taylor
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FROM ANGELA HEITZMAN
Sure Jean,
The Summit is a time for the LCP profession to gather together and discuss/debate issues in the field. It brings together all the different professions that are doing life care planning-nurses, rehab counselors, OTs, PTs, etc. We break down into smaller groups for discussions. There will be a moderator, but it is not a lecture. This is our time to give our input into the direction of the field, develop consensus guidelines, etc. summit proceedings are recorded and published so we each have a record of what transpired. It's particularly beneficial when in deposition or court to say you've been involved with the Summit, and the Summit results back up/give foundation for what we do. I think it's pretty empowering.
I went the first year I was certified. I thought I might feel uncomfortable being a newbie with all of these seasoned LCPers but that was not the case. I learned a lot from the discussions and found I had a lot to offer as well. It's nothing like a conference, which is more didactic in nature; the Summit is participatory.
The conference is great as well-but you are there to learn rather than there to add to the field.
Good question Jean-if you have any more, you can shoot another email.
Angie
From: Jean McGirk
Hello Angie,
I haven't attended much summits/conferences and I know they are quite a few thought the year. I was looking at attending the Summit and the Denver Symposium. Can you please give me your input about the difference of the two?
Thank You.
Jean McGirk, RN, BSN, CCM, CLCP
Las Vegas, NV 89147
T (702) 838-5707
F (702) 228-0166
mcgirk@cox.net
FROM Angela Heitzman
Wanted to say I just registered for the LCP Summit May 5-6th in Dallas, and hope to see many of you there. I found an awesome rate on a flight, so now may be a good time to check.
Looking forward to seeing folks in Dallas!
Angie
Angela M. Heitzman, MA, CRC, CLCP, MSCC
angela@heitzmanrehab.com
Heitzman Rehabilitation, LLC
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
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Cloie B. Johnson, MEd
Rehabilitation Counselor/Case Manager
OSC Vocational Systems, Inc.
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