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Why would I need an advocate?
- Navigating the Healthcare System: I am well-versed in the healthcare system, including insurance, medical facilities, and healthcare providers. I can guide you through the system, help you understand your rights, options, and how to access care.
- Communication: I act as a bridge between you and healthcare professionals. I help you communicate effectively with your doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers, ensuring that important questions are asked and answered.
- Understanding Medical Information: Healthcare can be filled with complex medical terminology and information. I can translate this information into plain language, helping you make informed decisions about your care.
- Researching Treatment Options: I can research different treatment options, including alternative therapies, and present this information to you so you can make informed choices.
- Helping with Decision-Making: When faced with difficult decisions, such as treatment options or end-of-life care, I provide emotional support and help weighing the pros and cons of each choice.
- Advocating for Patient Rights: Ensure that you are treated with respect, dignity, and in accordance with your rights. I can intervene when patients feel their rights are being violated.
- Accompanying to Medical Appointments: You may benefit from me accompanying you to medical appointments. I take notes, ask questions, and provide support during these visits.
- Assisting with Health Insurance: Navigating health insurance can be challenging. I can help you understand your insurance coverage, file claims, and appeal denials if necessary.
- Coordinating Care: If you have a complex medical conditions or multiple providers, I can help coordinate care among different healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and avoid conflicts in treatment plans.
- Providing Emotional Support: Dealing with a serious illness or medical crisis can be emotionally taxing. I offer emotional support, acting as a compassionate ally during difficult times.
- End-of-Life Planning: I can help with end-of-life planning, including advance directives, hospice care, and funeral arrangements.
- Patient Education: I can educate you about your health conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies, empowering you to take an active role in managing your health.
- Mediation and Conflict Resolution: can help mediate and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner.
- Follow-Up and Aftercare: After treatment or surgery, I can ensure that you receive appropriate follow-up care and support for recovery.
Credentials:
BSN, RN, BCPA
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The Patient Advocate Certification Board describes what it means to be a Board Certified Patient Advocate as the following: "creates and promotes competence and professionalism in the field of patient advocacy, provides formal recognition on behalf of practicing patient advocates and enhances consumer safety, ensuring patients have a voice in their care."
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