What is a Medical Advocate and Who Needs One?

A medical advocate is anyone who is knowledgeable and interested in your general health and welfare. Everyone needs a medical advocate! The current medical system works best when the patient is an active partner in care. Who can be an advocate? You! You can be your own advocate or a friend or family member can make an excellent advocate. But in the current complex medical climate, many people are turning to professional medical advocates. Just like a financial planner, a real estate broker or estate attorney, a professional medical advocate is someone who understands the system and can more easily guide you through meetings and terminologies that might be less than transparent. Reliable RN has over18 years of experience in acute care, rehabilitation, home care and assistive living settings. If managing your current medical care is anything but smooth, maybe it’s time to consider getting professional help. At Reliable RN we believe that together, we can put the health back into healthcare.