Health Advocates, The Care Resource Guide, and the Healthcare System (AHRQ)
Care Resource Guide: AHRQ (Agency For Health Care Quality) Director Carolyn Clancy, M.D, has written a column recommending that patients arm themselves with a health care advocate.
What does a Health Care Advocate do?
Quoting her: “…A health advocate is a family member, friend, trusted coworker, or a hired professional who can ask questions, write down information, and speak up for you so you can better understand your illness and get the care and resources you need…”
Care Resource Guide: Well, guess what..This is precisely what we are trying to accomplish at the Care Resource Guide. While we cannot accompany you to the doctor, we can provide background helping you understand your options, and inform you so you can better formulate your questions to the health professionals….
Please contact us through the “Contact Us” form for providing with Health Advocacy on your health issues!
Remember we do not give medical advice. Rather, we provide you with research background on your health issue to empower you in your discussions with your health practitioner or care manager.
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