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Make a Difference as a Patient Advocate
Georgia Price
The role of “patient advocate” is new and evolving. As the importance of patients’ rights gains momentum, a group of healthcare professionals has banded together to stand up for the best interests of their patients. Because patient advocates are a new career path, many healthcare professionals declare themselves “patient advocates” after extensive experience in the fields. However, degree programs focusing on healthcare advocacy are cropping up across the United States.
One of the best things about patient advocacy is the variety of jobs you can take on. Not all patient advocates work in hospitals. Many work in non-profits, insurance companies, and government agencies. If you haven’t had clinical experience, you can still use your skills as a patient advocate.
judithbland
8 months ago
22 comments
I am a Medical Assistant and i would like more information on patient advocate.How would i get more information for this,sounds very interesting,
debbiet
8 months ago
2 comments
I am a Regeistered Medical Assistant. I would like more information on patient advocaed. I want ot further my career please send me more information.
chevetteaz
8 months ago
4 comments
I WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ON PATIENT ADVOCATE, I AM A CNA RIGHT NOW AND WISH TO FURTHER MY CAREER... PLEASE SEND ME MORE INFORMATION .
carolynca
8 months ago
2 comments
would like more info on how to become a pt. advocate.
annie_p
8 months ago
474 comments
Being a patient advocate is one of the great role as a nurse in our profession.
knilgnisrun
8 months ago
18 comments
Nurses are patient advocates. If they must have some other credentials, add two questions to the NCLEX, one to measure business acumen and the other to determine ethical attitude.
RA44
8 months ago
2 comments
TO L Barton48 ; RN's are NOT the only nurses on the planet......You need to include LPN's in your comment....Many LPN's surpass RN's in skills, professionalism and knowledge...
RA44 of nursinglink.com
JoRN
8 months ago
24 comments
I always thought this was such a necessary thing. About time they made it formal.
lbarton48
8 months ago
2 comments
Good info but must add a F.Y.I.... ALL R.N.'s are patient advocates. This is only one of the professional characteristics or roles a nurse is taught in school and cultivates in the work place wherever she/he practices nursing.
mary51
8 months ago
2 comments
I'm interested in becoming a patient advocate and I would like to get a certificate in that field. Please send me more information about this program.
joyrider
8 months ago
52 comments
This article is sort of vague as to how to become an advocate. Can anyone with experience in, let's say, geriatrics become a patient advocate? A few more details would be great.
locaspice
8 months ago
4 comments
Can this be done online?