Focused on prioritizing and managing the spectrum of services for people with serious medical problems and their families, life care planning has evolved into an advanced practice. Evolving with the field, this second edition of a bestseller provides a comprehensive resource for professionals and consumers who need to solve the complex medical care problems of life care planning. The book includes information for the patient, family, care providers, and everyone concerned with coordinating, assessing, evaluating, and monitoring necessary services. It offers an overview of issues relevant to selected disabilities while teaching readers about the roles various professionals play.