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At Patient Advocates of Southwest FL, LLC, my mission is clear: empowering individuals and families to navigate the complexities of the healthcare system with confidence and clarity. My guiding principles are the cornerstone of everything I do, ensuring that each client receives the personalized support, guidance, and advocacy they expect and deserve. Explore how these principles shape my approach to healthcare advocacy:  https://bit.ly/3VNOD1P

Trauma-Sensitive Patient Advocacy: A Summary of Principles. Trauma-sensitive patient advocacy is a type of care for patients who have experienced trauma. It supports, affirms, and empowers them, and respects their rights and views. It also adapts to their needs and preferences, and helps them access resources and services. Some principles of this care are: ✔️Supportive: Provide emotional and practical help ✔️Affirming: Recognize patients’ dignity, worth, and rights ✔️Flexible: Offer choices and options that fit patients ✔️Empowering: Help patients heal, recover, and self-advocate. #TraumaSensitiveCare #PatientAdvocacy #HealingAndRecovery

📢 Important Insight! Our experienced advocate, Elisabeth Schuler, shared her expertise on the challenges patients encounter in our healthcare system. Her interview sheds light on why patient advocacy is crucial. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gQty5hRU

Today: Love in the Time of Chronic Illness (Virtual) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Based on the research for her book, “Love in the Time of Chronic Illness,” Barbara Kivowitz - MSW clinician, consultant, and author specializing in patient and family advocacy in healthcare - will discuss what happens to the connection between partners when illness becomes the uninvited third party; and what partners can do to recalibrate and build the resilience needed to carry the heavy load of illness. https://buff.ly/3Im7nNR

🙌 Shout out to a great example of evidence-based advocacy🌟 Alexandra Núñez's leadership and experiences led to the creation of an incredible initiative. An initiative inspired by the support provided to individuals diagnosed with lung cancer, as well as Alexandra's personal experience facing this diagnosis. The team identified a void that exists in Costa Rica for people with this diagnosis, and not just in Costa Rica but also in Latin America. They realised the importance of addressing the unmet needs related to data, information for patients and their families, and early detection and screening of lung cancer. 🚀 Impact 📊 The initiative, called "Breathing Hope," has embarked on two observational investigations to gather data for evidence-based decision making. The first stage of this investigation was published on November 17, 2022, and the second stage is currently underway. The data collected has been instrumental in shaping the norms and strategies to promote a lung cancer screening program in Costa Rica, ultimately aimed at reducing the mortality rate. As a result of these investigations, the team partnered with the School of Public Health of the University of Costa Rica (UCR), Roche, and the Costa Rican Oncologists' Association (ACOMED) to create the "Diary of the Patient with Lung Cancer." This initiative has had a profound impact by providing patients with: 📚 Education and Knowledge: Detailed information about lung cancer, including symptoms, treatments, palliative care, and available resources. This empowers patients and their families to better understand the disease and make informed decisions about its management. 🤝 Sense of Community: The diary creates a sense of community among patients and their families by sharing stories, practical tips, and helpful resources. It reduces feelings of isolation and provides a space for connection and mutual understanding. 💪 Empowerment and Control: Keeping a personal journal about the lung cancer experience helps patients feel more empowered and in control of their situation. It allows them to ask their doctors the right questions, record their thoughts, emotions, and symptoms. By harnessing patient-generated data, we ensure that decision-makers have the necessary information to deliver comprehensive health services for all. Data, when transformed into actions and commitments, has the power to improve the accessibility, quality, and affordability of healthcare services. We invite you to explore the full poster and learn more about the Breathing Hope initiative on our website. Together, let's make a difference in the lives of individuals diagnosed with lung cancer. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e47_k2jy Thank you for your support and for joining us on this inspiring journey! Together, we can breathe hope into the lives of those affected by lung cancer. #BreathingHope #LungCancerAwareness #HumanisingHealthcare

At SoCal Patient Advocacy LLC, we are committed to empowering patients with compassionate care and informed choices. One critical option available to eligible terminally ill patients in California is the Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) law. Under the End of Life Option Act, terminally ill adults who meet specific criteria have the right to request and receive prescription medication to peacefully end their lives if suffering becomes intolerable. This law respects patient autonomy, allowing individuals to make decisions aligned with their values and personal wishes. SoCal Patient Advocacy LLC ensures that patients and their families are fully informed about this option, offering support every step of the way. We prioritize open conversations, respect diverse perspectives, and work closely with healthcare providers to honor the choices of those we serve. 💬 Have questions? Let's talk about how we can support you or your loved ones with compassionate end-of-life care. info@socalpatientadvocacy.com https://lnkd.in/gn-ZrxPK

When you aren't connected to primary care or don't know where to go, the emergency room can be an easy first choice. apree health clinical Care Guides are helping point members to the right venue of care at the right time to reduce inappropriate ER visits. Learn more about what our clinical advocacy capabilities can help your members with today. https://lnkd.in/gXZppNDp

Navigating the healthcare system can be overwhelming. When you need help and don't know where to turn, feeling isolated or alone makes it worse. apree health Clinical Care Guides can help! Learn more about what our clinical advocacy capabilities can help your members with today. https://lnkd.in/gXZppNDp

The Spring 2024 issue of ASCA's #ASC #Physician Brief covers this year's National Advocacy Day, how #Medicare's physician payment policies are in flux and more. #ASCAdvocacy

Patient organizations play a crucial role in the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, life sciences, and research. Learn about their role in advocacy, research, and navigating regulatory processes in this informative article.