How to be a Patient Advocate
The following is a guest blog written by Beth Cavenaugh, the author of Some Light at the End. Beth is a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care nurse with a rich experience in caring for patients at the end of their life. We are grateful to have her wisdom shared here.
My friend *Susie had a kidney transplant recently, and when I took her to one of her follow up appointments, I was reminded of how important it is to have the tools to be an advocate for your loved one. I am going to give you some insider tips on how to get the answers you need, how to make the system move a little quicker, and how to get better overall care for your loved one.