Specialities
The expert Consilium group practice was established by Israel’s top senior physicians who have established reputations for excellence in case management. The group provides high quality, personalized, rapid-response services for patients with various medical conditions. Consilium takes a comprehensive, integrated perspective of patients’ medical situations and works to minimize bureaucracy and therapeutic hurdles
Managing complex medical cases
Patients and their families who face serious and complex illnesses often need to make critical decisions, such as: determining the right tests to undergo, selecting the best treating physician and choosing the most effective treatment.
It is precisely when patients are experiencing stress and anxiety, and at times, life-threatening situations, that they need to deal with the unfamiliar and overwhelming world of medicine, foreign medical terminology and complex medical information. They must make informed decisions, but don’t always have a clear mind to do so.
Patients depend on Consilium
These are the situations in which people turn to Consilium, independent experts who take responsibility, in collaboration with the patient and family, for evaluation and treatment.
Consilium’s physician case manager is the patient’s direct contact to address all matters related to their medical care. Consilium directs the patient in developing and prioritizing the evaluation plan by intelligently integrating all relevant information.
Relying on a broad perspective and in-depth knowledge of the health care system, the Consilium physician helps formulate the diagnostic and treatment strategy most appropriate for the patient’s condition.
Extensive case management services
Physician case management for complex situations covers:
• Analyzing the patient's medical history and current medical case
• A personal appointment, including a physical examination, a detailed explanation of the condition for the patient and family, testing recommendations and suggestions to consult with an external expert – all based on the specific situation
• Direct contact with testing facilities to provide accurate directions and to receive and review results
• Telephone-based support and guidance for the patient and family during the evaluation phase, providing regular updates on test results and answering questions or resolving problems that arise throughout the process
• Evaluating test results
• When necessary, consulting with Consilium’s expert panel to assess the situation; patients participate when appropriate
• Integrating all findings to map out the complete picture and formulating a comprehensive opinion
• Developing the diagnostic and therapeutic strategy
• Summarizing recommendations for follow-on treatment
• When necessary, assisting the patient in choosing the treating organization and initiating the initial contact between the two
When should patients use a physician case manager?
This service is designed primarily for those who are in medical distress or experiencing a health crisis, such as:
• Oncology patients
• Patients whose diagnosis or treatment strategy is not clear
• Patients with ongoing medical problems that go unresolved or worsen
Benefits of the service
With Consilium case management, a skilled, knowledgeable, trusted physician coordinates all necessary patient activities. This helps maximize medical effectiveness and accelerate progress, giving the family the peace of mind and confidence to make informed decisions.
Medical guidance during hospitalization and ambulatory care
Consilium experts guide hospitalized patients or ambulatory patients who are undergoing lengthy outpatient treatment, supporting important medical needs that may have gone unmet in these therapeutic settings. Often times, hospitalized or ambulatory patients need an external expert opinion. They seek a specialist’s recommendations on the next course of action or subsequent treatment, or they need answers to medical questions or resolution of treatment-related problems. Patients may also consult a Consilium expert to moderate with treatment professionals when complications arise or if they feel that they are not receiving optimal medical attention.
What the service includes
• Analyzing the patient's medical history and current medical case
• Telephone-based support and guidance for the patient and/or family
• If necessary, physician-to-physician consultation with, and clarification from the treatment team
• Consultation among Consilium’s expert panel for a second opinion
• Recommendations on further courses of action and/or complementary treatment
• Clinical explanations and moderation between the patient and family on the patient’s situation, current therapy and recommended treatment
Patients who can benefit from the service
• Hospitalized or ambulatory patients who have not received adequate resolution to their diagnosis and/or treatment issues
• Patients who have deteriorated or are experiencing medical complications
Telephone-based medical consultations
At times, people question what to do about a worrisome health issue. They debate whether to go to an urgent care center or the emergency room for a health issue? Are you experiencing unfamiliar pain or feeling unsettled? Are you unsure about the medication you need to take? Are you preparing to travel abroad, but are uncertain whether your health is stable enough?
With these questions, it is not always drop everything and run to the doctor. But, if you are subscribed to Consilium’s telephone consultation support service, you can always pick up the phone to consult with a Consilium specialist. With this service, should any medical problem, question or need arise, a senior physician is just a phone call away – to answer questions, make recommendations, provide guidance and give decision-making assistance. This service is available at critical moments and at maximum phone-based .
What the service includes
• A personal introductory meeting so the physician can get to know you and your medical history
• A physical examination
• Regular telephone support service with high physician availability
• Patient referral to medical consultations, treatment and/or testing, as needed
• Service hours between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.; night-time support in very exceptional circumstances
For whom is the service designed?
The service is ideal for people who want or need highly available telephone consultations with a senior-level physician they can trust.
Medical consultation meeting and/or medical opinion
A consultation meeting for an initial, second or third medical opinion.
What the service includes:
• A personal meeting
• Analysis of the patient's current medical case
• Physical examination
• Medical opinion provided by the Consilium physician
Who can benefit from the service?
• Patients at a crossroads in their decision-making after a complex medical assessment or prior to surgery, treatment or ambulatory care
• People seeking a periodic assessment of their medical condition
