The Vital Role of Patient Advocacy in Healthcare: A Physician's Perspective
In the complex landscape of modern healthcare, where patients navigate through a maze of diagnoses, treatments, and decisions, the role of a patient advocate stands out as a beacon of support and empowerment. As a physician deeply committed to the...
The Importance of Early Detection in Ovarian Cancer "From a Survivor's Perspective"
As a survivor of ovarian cancer, I am committed to using my experience to raise awareness and educate others for an earlier diagnosis. Recent statistics from OCRA (The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance) reveal that ovarian cancer ranks as the 11th...
Do You Have a Healthcare Advocate? You Probably Need One.
Everyone needs a healthcare advocate, especially in a strained health care system. An advocate can be a friend, a family member or a hired professional, but it needs to be someone who isn’t going to let anything fall through the cracks...
Calling "911" From a Hospital Room: Know Yor Rights
By Karen Curtiss - This blog was originally published in the Care Partner Project January, 2022 newsletter. It's being re-published here because this information has the potential to save lives. Worried your loved one is "going downhill" in the...
Why Is My Condition so Rare? What Are My Options?
Rare Conditions Dealing with health issues is a challenge in itself. Having a rare medical condition adds additional levels of obstacles and disarray. In addition, you may feel that your questions and concerns are being ignored or disregarded. It...
Understanding The Jimmo Settlement: How Healthcare Advocates Can Assist In Securing Adequate Skilled Care
In the realm of healthcare, accessing appropriate levels of care can be a challenging and often contentious issue. For individuals requiring skilled care services, navigating the complexities of coverage and entitlements can be overwhelming...
3 Ways RN Patient Advocates Can Help Navigate a Rehab Journey
As a registered nurse and patient advocate, I frequently receive calls from family members who have a loved one in a rehabilitation care facility. They call because they don’t feel that their family member is receiving the best care, and...
Maneuvering The Unique Challenges of Solo Aging
How to Plan for Aging Alone As we delve into and address the complexities of solo agingit's crucial to acknowledge the unique challenges faced by individuals who age without the traditional support network of close family. Solo agers, often...
Healthcare Advocate: Protecting a Loved One Before Surgery
Being a healthcare advocate for a loved one before surgery is an important job. Some surgeries are planned, and in that case, there is time to research ahead of time. The patient and their healthcare advocate deserve to be well-informed...
Your Loved One is Getting Older... Now What?
All of us, if we are fortunate, will eventually grow old. Along with a great deal of wisdom and a lifetime of happy memories, old age presents a unique set of challenges. If you are trying to support a loved one who is aging – or if you...
Do You See the Value of an Independent Cancer Care Nurse Advocate?
Our team works very hard for our clients diagnosed with cancer. I am proud of our team and, more importantly, of our impact. Because folks often don’t understand our work and how we add value, we thought we might share with you some case...
Credit Reporting Rules Have Changed-How Might This Affect You.
Free Credit Reports By law, everyone is entitled to one free credit report every 12 months from each of the three credit reporting agencies. In 2020, given the effects of Covid on the economy, the three agencies agreed to temporarily make...
Bridging the Gap: How a Healthcare Advocate May Have Helped in the “Take Care of Maya” Case
You may have watched the Netflix special “Take Care of Maya” or saw the recent $211 Million dollar judgement against John Hopkins Hospital. As a nurse that started her career in a children’s hospital and is now a healthcare...
Staying Young When You Are Getting Old(er)
We celebrated my father’s 85th birthday earlier this year. Just about everyone who meets my dad makes the same remark: “He is a really GOOD 85.” (My mom also gets frequent, well-deserved props for being an equally impressive...
How to Become an Active Partner in Your Health Care Journey in 10 Easy Steps
Collaboration between patients and medical professionals is at the heart of achieving optimal health outcomes. As a patient, you hold a pivotal role in your own healthcare. Building a genuine partnership necessitates mutual effort and...