Independent ICU Insight for Families Facing Critical Illness
If you’ve found your way here, it likely means someone you love is in a challenging situation — whether from a sudden crisis or a chronic condition that has taken a difficult turn.
I help families understand complex medical information, prepare for conversations with the care team, and navigate the intensive care with greater clarity.
Bridging the gap between the ICU bedside and the family waiting room.
The Challenge
When a loved one is in the ICU, the amount of information can be overwhelming. Medical updates move quickly. Terms are unfamiliar. Decisions may feel urgent. Families often leave conversations with the care team wondering:
• What exactly did the doctor mean?
• What should we be asking next?
How I Can Support You
I provide medical "translation," advocacy, and navigation. I don't replace your medical team—I help you understand them, talk to them, and make informed decisions with confidence.
Rapid ICU Insight
I don't just read the chart; I give you the insight to make the right decisions for your family.
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Each consultation is tailored to the specific situation and needs of the family.
Interpretation of complex ICU information
Review of available records
Guidance on questions to ask the medical team
Support for families navigating critical illness
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1. Submit Your Request
Complete the consultation request form with basic information about your loved one’s situation and how to reach you.2. Case Review
Your request will be reviewed to determine whether an advisory consultation would be appropriate and helpful.3. Consultation Confirmation
If the consultation is accepted, you will receive an email with availability and a secure payment link to reserve your consultation.4. Record Review and Preparation
You will have the opportunity to share any available medical records or summaries before the consultation so they can be reviewed in advance.5. Consultation and Follow-Up
We will meet by phone or video to discuss your loved one’s situation, clarify medical information, and answer questions. Follow-up questions are welcome later the same day. -
Review initiated within 2–4 hours of intake
Briefing call by phone or secure video, scheduled promptly thereafter lasting 30-60 minutes depending on the need.
Ongoing communication during the 12 hour consultation period, as appropriate.
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ICU / Critical Illness Advisory Day — $350
Additional days during the same admission — $250
Chronic Care / Record Review — $350
Christine Aggelis, FNP-C
In the high-pressure environment of the ICU, the most dangerous gap isn't clinical—it's communication. As a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with critical care experience, I bridge the divide between medical teams and families. I provide 'ICU Insight' a bespoke clinical audit service that synthesizes complex data into clear, actionable strategy for families navigating the most difficult days of their lives.
I offer clarity when everything else feels like chaos