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A person who helps guide a patient through the health care system. This includes help going through the screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of a medical condition, such as cancer.

Protecting the patientʼs rights Alternatively, a nurse can speak with the family member privately about the patientʼs diagnosis. Another example is helping the patient express their treatment goals to the doctor, social worker or other medical team members to ensure others hear the patient and respect their wishes.

Patient Advocacy Groups Examples of PAOs include the American Cancer Society, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and the American Heart Association.

As a patient advocate, you might answer questions like: how to travel between appointments, how to find a different doctor or hospital for a second opinion, what are the diagnosis and treatment options, or how to pay for medical care. Or, you might simply offer general support if the patient feels lonely or sad.

Through patient advocacy, you might: Review care and treatment plans. Explain medical language or procedures. Clarify or challenge guidance or treatment. Share counterpoints to medical philosophies. Mediate between patients and doctors. Liaison with family members. Get involved with the legal system on behalf of a patient.

Through patient advocacy, you might: Facilitate open dialogue. Deliver competent care. Uphold moral values and ethics. Review care and treatment plans. Explain medical language or procedures. Clarify or challenge guidance or treatment. Share counterpoints to medical philosophies. Mediate between patients and doctors.

Case examples of patient advocacy The nurse may advocate for this patient by: Listening to the patient talk about the condition and responding with appropriate pain management. Helping patient relay relevant information to the doctor, who orders tests and a biopsy.

Understanding Patient Advocacy Pricing Independent advocates typically charge by the hour with rates ranging from $100 to $500 per hour. The number of hours needed varies based on the healthcare issues and how much you want the patient advocate to do the work or just provide guidance.