The role of a Professional, Independent Health and Patient Advocate is to support individuals and families during periods of transition involving their health and wellness, and to achieve better health and safety outcomes. Many people find themselves unprepared during these difficult times.
Life transitions may include, but are not limited to, a new medical diagnosis, hospitalization, loss of a loved one or caregiver, loss of independence, or a move to a new residence. Individuals or families may find that they need help defining their needs and reaching their goals.
A Patient Advocate can:
- sit at the hospital bedside and keep you as safer by reducing medical errors and common infections
- negotiate medical bills and check for mistakes, saving you time and money
- help you find second opinions which may lead to alternatives may be less expensive
- prepare you for your doctor appointments and accompany you so that you can get the most from your visits in the short time allotted you
- help you manage your medications and identify unseen problems
- find you a great doctor or alternative health practitioner
- support any avenue you decide to use, whether its conventional or alternative medicine.
- navigate the health insurance maze, making sure you save as much time and money as possible
When facing difficult transitions, you need a qualified advocate whose only allegiance is to you. You need the expert support of a Board Certified Patient Advocate.
Call 518-387-3557
or email Lisa@PatienceFirstUSA.com
today for more information.
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