As Every Patient’s Advocate, the most frequent request I hear is to try to make a connection between a patient, or the loved one of a patient, and someone who can help navigate medical care on behalf of that patient. 

Here is a list of the kinds of services they request:

Preparation for the doctor’s appointment

Accompaniment to doctor’s appointments, tests and procedures

Medical research to learn more about diagnoses and treatment options

Translating medical language (medspeak) 

Navigating HIPAA laws and privacy matters

Insurance choices, filings, negotiations

Elder care / geriatric care

Home health services

Organization / administration / paperwork

This blog will discuss the status and options of patient advocacy.

The website:  www.AdvoConnection.com  will be launched by Fall 2007.

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