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How to Find a Patient Advocate
If you or someone you know is facing a medical crisis or chronic illness, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn for help. Everyone can use support in their healthcare journey. That’s where a patient advocate can help.
A patient advocate is someone who can provide support, guidance, and information to patients and their families as they navigate the complex U.S. healthcare system.
When a Patient Advocate isn’t YOUR Patient Advocate
When your loved one is getting medical attention, you want them to be taken care of by the healthcare system quickly, efficiently, and accurately. Whether it’s an insurance question or a response from a medical professional, it should be easy to get answers to questions. Know when a patient advocate is working for you and when the patient advocate is working for someone else.
The Role of Patient Advocates in Patient-Centered Care
When you act as patient advocate for your loved one, you have the ability to see if the treatment team is putting your loved one at the center of attention. If the patient isn’t the center of attention, you have the opportunity to gently bring the attention to where it should be – on your loved one.
Legal 101: Basic Legal Documents for Patient Advocates
Having legal documentation to advocate for a loved one clears the path for timely, necessary, and urgent care and treatment. It also allows you to take care of practical matters such as bills and insurance claims if they are unable to do so.
Empowerment and Patient Advocacy
As a patient advocate, you can help empower patients by filling gaps in communication, care, and compliance with health care plans. When you advocate for a patient, you empower that person to be seen and heard by the health care system.
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