Understanding Intensive Care Concierge Medicine
Some patients require more than standard concierge care. For those facing serious illness, frequent hospitalizations, or complex medical needs, our Intensive Care program provides the highest level of physician attention and coordination.
Who Benefits from Intensive Care Concierge?
High-Needs Patient Profiles
Frequent Hospital Visitors
- Patients with recurrent hospitalizations
- Those with conditions requiring regular inpatient care
- Individuals recovering from major surgeries
End-of-Life Care Patients
- Terminal illness management
- Hospice coordination
- Comfort care prioritization
- Family support during difficult times
Complex Medical Conditions
- Multiple serious diagnoses
- Rare or complicated diseases
- Treatment-resistant conditions
- Multi-system involvement
Post-Hospitalization Recovery
- Intensive recovery support
- Frequent monitoring needs
- High risk of readmission
- Complex medication management
Example Patients
- A patient with advanced heart failure requiring careful daily management
- Someone receiving chemotherapy needing close monitoring
- An elderly patient with multiple chronic conditions
- A patient transitioning to hospice care
- Someone recovering from a major cardiac event
Intensive Care Program Features
Daily Interactions
- Check-ins as needed
- Proactive symptom monitoring
- Rapid response to concerns
- Medication adjustments
- Emotional support
Family Group Communication
For patients with serious illness, families need information too:
- Secure family group chat
- Regular updates on patient status
- Educational resources
- Coordination of family involvement
- Single point of contact for questions
Weekly In-Home Visits
- Comprehensive examinations
- Lab draw and interpretation
- Medication reconciliation
- Assessment of home environment
- Family conferences as needed
Weekly Labs Interpretation
- Regular blood work monitoring
- Trending of key indicators
- Early detection of problems
- Treatment optimization
- Clear communication of results
Hospital Attending Services
When hospitalization occurs, Dr. Soffer provides:
At Boca Regional Hospital
- Serves as your attending physician
- Coordinates all inpatient care
- Daily hospital rounds
- Communication with specialists
- Discharge planning
- Family updates
This continuity of care—the same physician managing you at home and in the hospital—ensures nothing falls through the cracks.
Hospice Coordination
For patients requiring end-of-life care:
- Selection of appropriate hospice services
- Coordination with hospice team
- Comfort-focused care planning
- Symptom management
- Family support
- Dignity preservation
Medication Management
Intensive medication oversight:
- Daily adjustments as needed
- Drug interaction monitoring
- Side effect management
- Simplification when possible
- Clear communication of changes
The Value of Continuous Physician Relationship
Knowing Your Story
Your physician understands:
- Your complete medical history
- Your preferences and values
- Your response to treatments
- Your family situation
- Your goals of care
Rapid Response
When issues arise:
- Immediate physician access
- Quick decision-making
- Appropriate intervention
- Prevention of unnecessary ER visits
- Reduced hospitalizations when possible
Care Coordination
Managing multiple specialties:
- Single point of physician oversight
- Consistent care plan
- Reduced conflicting recommendations
- Clear communication among providers
- Advocacy for the patient
Family Support
Serious illness affects the whole family:
Communication
- Regular updates
- Clear explanations
- Access to the physician
- Answers to questions
Education
- Understanding the condition
- What to expect
- How to help
- When to call
Emotional Support
- Acknowledgment of difficulty
- Resource connections
- Guidance through decisions
- Presence during hard times
End-of-Life Care Philosophy
When cure is no longer the goal:
Comfort Focus
- Pain management
- Symptom control
- Quality of life prioritization
- Dignity preservation
Clear Communication
- Honest prognosis discussions
- Goals of care conversations
- Advance directive guidance
- Family meetings
Coordination
- Hospice team integration
- Spiritual care if desired
- Support services
- Bereavement resources
Investment in Intensive Care
The Intensive Care program represents our highest level of service:
Monthly Rate: $5,000
This reflects:
- Daily availability and interactions
- Weekly in-home visits
- Comprehensive care coordination
- Hospital attending services
- Family communication platform
- Highest priority access
Getting Started
For patients and families considering Intensive Care concierge:
- Initial Consultation: Discuss your situation and needs
- Assessment: Evaluate current health status and care requirements
- Care Planning: Develop comprehensive approach
- Onboarding: Establish all communication channels and services
- Ongoing Care: Begin intensive management
Conclusion
For patients facing serious illness or complex medical needs, standard healthcare often falls short. The Intensive Care concierge program provides the level of physician attention, coordination, and support that these situations demand.
Whether you're managing a loved one's frequent hospitalizations, navigating end-of-life decisions, or simply need more intensive medical support than traditional care provides, this program ensures you're never facing it alone.
For information about Dr. Ben Soffer's Intensive Care concierge program, contact us at drbensoffer.com. Serving Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, and South Florida with hospital attending privileges at Boca Regional Hospital.