Recently myself and my friend and colleague Cathy Bowers, President of National Patient Advocate Inc, were honored to be a guest on Dateline Health to get the word out to the community on how you can be your own best advocate. Dateline Health is Nova Southeastern...
I am stepping away from my usual Blog Post to share information on an event I have been working on for a few months. I will resume my regular post next week. The International Conference on Patient Advocacy (ICOPA) will be held in Chicago, IL, on April 28-30, 2022....
If you are a reader of Nurse Advocate, you know that I share stories and situations that always ends with a reminder that everyone needs an advocate when they enter the healthcare system. I truly believe this because the system is complex, and unfamiliar for most...
As a nurse advocate, I recently returned to taking clients on in my practice. My role is to help coordinate care, break down barriers, and find the resources my patients need to address their healthcare needs. I work with all members of the healthcare team, the...
Emergencies come in a variety of ways. Fires, earthquakes, hurricanes are natural disasters that cause upheaval in our lives. Other events such as losing your job, or being diagnosed with a medical condition can derail your life. Taking time to prepare for a...