Clipboard with medical questions

Patient Advocacy

Patient advocates can help you navigate healthcare decisions and problems, as well as coordinate with providers. Learn about these valuable resources.
Shaking hands in a hospital
Cost to Hire a Private Patient or Health Advocate
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
Smiling female cancer patient listening to doctor prescribing prescription medication in clinic examination room
How to Advocate for Yourself as a Cancer Patient
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Doctor discussing with patient
Your Responsibilities as a Patient
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Sick senior citizen in hospital
The Pros of Right-to-Die Legislation
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
Mature Couple and Counselor
Getting a Job as a Patient Advocate
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
A doctor and a pregnant patient.
Patients' Rights in the American Healthcare System
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
African-American woman with group in breast cancer rally
Verywell Aware: Support Your Cause Today
By Team Verywell
Family lifestyle
How to Properly Set Up a Patient Website
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
an elderly couple holding hands
Right to Die and Death With Dignity Organizations
By Trisha Torrey
Man and doctor talking in hospital room
ACA Hospital Discharges and Readmissions
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
Doctor and nurse reviewing medical chart in clinic
Patient Advocate or Navigator Degrees and Certificates
Fact checked by James Lacy
Caucasian son visiting father in hospital
Dos and Don'ts for Visiting Patients in the Hospital
Fact checked by James Lacy
Doctor talking to patient in hospital room
Who Provides Patient and Health Advocacy?
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
couple talking to patient advocate
How to Find and Choose a Patient or Medical Advocate
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
The Centers for Disease Control.
Government Health and Medical Websites for Patients
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
A doctor and patient talk in a hospital.
Hospital Patient Advocate as a Career
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
A patient and a hospital staff member.
Health or Patient Advocate or Navigator Career
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
medical specimens
What Happens to Your Blood, Organ and Tissue Samples?
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
A health insurance form.
Why Health Insurers Deny Coverage for Recommended Care
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
patient signing document
Understanding Informed Consent for Patients
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
A man using a laptop in the park
The Benefits of Online Health Communities
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Empty beds in hospital room
Do Patients Have the Right to Refuse Treatment?
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
Doctors examining patient in hospital room
An Explanation of Inpatient vs. Observation Status
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Person writing in their information on an organ donor sheet
How to Donate Your Organs or Body to Science
By Trisha Torrey
Woman laying in bed sick
Learn the Guidelines for Calling in Sick
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
patient advocate showing computer to older couple
What Services Do Health and Patient Advocates Offer?
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
Man holding woman's hands
Legislation That Supports a Patient's Right to Die
By Trisha Torrey
Triple Aim
An Overview of the Triple Aim
Fact checked by Dale Brauner