Patient Advocacy

Effective patient advocacy and guidance must be built on valid and reliable research and data synthesis and analysis.   As a patient advocate, I will assist you with a variety of patient needs, such that you and / or your loved one is presented with multiple options for deciding upon a customized treatment regiment.

Cancer is as unique as each person it afflicts.  I will work with you and / or  your loved one(s) to navigate a cancer diagnosis, collect and synthesize the information specific to your diagnosis, and identify possible options.  Additionally, I clarify options for hospitals, doctors, potential clinical trials, diagnostic tests and procedures or treatment choices.  The information I gather from peer-reviewed journal articles, coupled with my expertise in cancer molecular biology and biochemistry, allow me to raise appropriate questions and options, unique to your diagnosis.

As your patient advocate, I will guide you through medical case management by providing the following services:

  • Diagnosis and treatment – review of recommendations and options
  • Conduct research of diagnosis and/or treatment options
  • Records review and discussion
  • Prescriptions / Supplements / Medication Reviews
  • Preparation for appointments
  • Accompaniment to appointments
  • Identify Pain Management and Palliative Care Consulting options
  • Direct you to available healthcare proxies and advance directive assistance
  • Caregiver support

As your patient advocate, I will assist you in:

  • Helping you identify treatment costs at different hospitals
  • Helping you choose the right health insurance plan or payer for you

As your patient advocate, I will research and identify customized options for the following home health and eldercare services:

  • In-home nursing care
  • Home therapy and rehabilitation
  • Daily living assistance
  • Assisted living and nursing home
  • Pain Management
  • Hospice
  • End-of-life planning including advance directives

As your patient advocate, I will research and identify the following end-of-life planning services:

  • In-home nursing care
  • Home therapy and rehabilitation
  • Daily living assistance
  • Assisted living and nursing home recommendations
  • Hospice and palliative care services

I subscribe to the Health Advocate’s Code of Conduct.

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Please contact me with questions or requests for quotes.