Best Outcomes and Speaking Up
Medical Advocacy
* Facilitate communication between patient/client, providers, and family members
* Identify resources
* Research providers and facilities
* Explain diagnosis and treatment options
* Obtain medical records
* Interact with healthcare professionals
* Prepare for appointments
* Attend appointments with client
* Summarize and translate highlights
* Summarize medical records
* Facilitate consultations and medical communication
* Compile and reconcile medication list
Bedside Advocacy
* Support patient/client in the ER, hospital or other facilities
- Speak up about patient status
- Speak up for alarms
- Ongoing safety checks
* Speak up for Plain Speak (facilitate communication between and among the patient/client, clinicians and family
* Advocate for appropriate care
* Explain diagnosis and treatment options
* Speak up to prevent infection
* Speak up to get the correct diagnosis
* Speak up for possible alternatives to surgery or other interventions