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HEALTH CARE SECRETS: FIND THE RIGHT DOCTOR
The short little book you never knew you needed
-Kathryn Pendleton, America’s Patient Advocate, Best Selling Author
Welcome to Get the Care You Deserve
We believe that the future of excellence in medical care depends upon the participation of patients and their families in the decision-making process around care and treatment of injuries and illnesses.
Our mission is to educate and empower individuals to calmly, compassionately and determinedly participate with medical personnel in the care and maintenance of their own health and the health of their family members.
Who Needs a Health Advocate?
Anyone who:
- Feels overwhelmed by or has difficulty managing their medical situation
- Has a complicated medical condition
- Is not familiar with the medical system
- Is a senior
- Doesn’t have family or caregivers to help navigate the medical system OR does have them and THEY need more help too!
- Feels stuck or frustrated because progress is coming too slowly
- Needs help deciding what direction to take their care
- Wants support to carry out an advance directive
Reduce Stress
By understanding treatment options and consequences, you can choose what works best for you and your family. You can more calmly evaluate serious decisions, as well as form a partnership with your doctors to include your family preferences and abilities in supporting the recovery of a family member.
Maintain Peace of Mind
When supporting loved ones with medical issues, peace of mind comes from knowledge, understanding, and cooperation. Build your support system and realize you have the capacity to handle the situation, and call in experts when needed. Know you are doing everything needed for their care and comfort.
Build Confidence
When confronted by a serious family illness or injury, we often feel so much fear that we don’t ask the doctors questions about our diagnosis or treatments. Develop the courage to ask questions and learn about your condition. Build confidence through understanding your condition and how to manage it.