Patient Advocacy

Patient advocates can help you navigate healthcare decisions and problems, as well as coordinate with providers. Learn about these valuable resources.
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Is Your Healthcare Provider Bullying You During Appointments?
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Cost to Hire a Private Patient or Health Advocate
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How to Be Your Own Advocate as a Cancer Patient
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Your Responsibilities as a Patient
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Arguments in Favor of Right-to-Die Legislation
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How to Get a Job as a Patient Advocate
A doctor and a pregnant patient.
Patient Rights in the American Healthcare System
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Right to Die and Death With Dignity Organizations
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Information About ACA Hospital Discharges and Readmissions
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Dos and Don'ts for Visiting Patients in the Hospital
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Who Provides Patient and Health Advocacy?
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How to Find, Interview, and Choose a Patient Advocate
The Centers for Disease Control.
How to Find and Use Government Health and Medical Websites
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Hospital Patient Advocate as a Career
A patient and a hospital staff member.
Health or Patient Advocate or Navigator Career
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What Happens to Blood, Organ and Tissue Specimens?
A health insurance form.
Why Health Insurers Deny Coverage for Care a Healthcare Provider Recommends
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What Is Informed Consent?
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Do Patients Have the Right to Refuse Medical Treatment?
Doctors examining patient in hospital room
Why You May Pay More if You Are Hospitalized for Observation
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Donating Your Organs or Body to Science
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When to Stay Home If You're Sick
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Services Offered by Private Health and Patient Advocates
Triple Aim
An Overview of the Triple Aim