ADVOCATE, LIFE COACH, CONSULTANT, SPEAKER, AUTHOR
Healthcare Advocacy
Independent Patient Advocates working solely for you—guiding care, asking questions, and ensuring your voice is heard.
Healthcare Advocacy
As Independent Patient Advocates, we help individuals and their families navigate the complex healthcare system. Everyone needs someone to be there by their side or monitoring their care – whether that’s during a doctor’s visit, in-patient or out-patient care, or in nursing or rehabilitation stays. Because we don’t work for a provider’s office or other healthcare entity, we are able to work solely on behalf of the individual without conflicts of interest, ensuring that patients receive the care and support they need.
Why isn’t advocating for yourself enough during a medical situation?
Advocating for yourself or your loved one during a health crisis or emergency can be challenging due to the complexity and overwhelming nature of the healthcare system. Many feel forgotten, or under high-pressure to obtain the essential information they need to make sound decisions.
An INDEPENDENT PATIENT ADVOCATE can...
Help you understand details about recommended treatment options. The biggest obstacle to obtaining the medical care you need is knowing the questions that need to be asked.
Ensure that your voice is heard and you or your loved one is safe, all while trying to cope with the emotional and psychological impact that a diagnosis or condition can cause.
Step in to help patients and loved ones ask questions, gather necessary information, and provide the support needed to make informed decisions.
Provide unbiased care, free from the influence of hospitals or insurance companies. They are focused solely on your well-being, ensuring that your desires come first throughout the process.
What are some of the benefits of hiring an Independent Patient Advocate?
Ensure that pertinent questions are asked during the healthcare evaluation process and that the individual and/or family is satisfied with the plan of care suggested by the practitioner.
Reduce stress and anxiety by educating patients on managing tasks such as scheduling, securing referrals, and dealing with insurance, freeing up time and energy for the patient to focus on their well-being.
Improve quality of life by helping patients regain time and energy that would otherwise be spent on navigating complicated medical logistics, allowing them to focus on what matters most—improving their health and quality of life.
Reduce risk of healthcare errors by identifying potential issues in care, such as missed instructions, or overlooked details, before they become significant problems.
Access proper care by understanding the importance of healthcare advocacy, especially related to keeping the person safe and satisfied with their healthcare team of experts.
How do Independent Patient Advocates support caregivers?
Independent Patient Advocates help caregivers better understand treatment options and interventions. The guidance they provide empowers caregivers to make informed choices while feeling supported and less alone. By easing the burden of additional worries, caregiver burnout is more likely to be prevented.
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