A patient advocate is a professional who helps individuals and their families navigate the healthcare system. An advocate provides guidance, education, and support when managing healthcare needs becomes overwhelming. They can help organize medical information, facilitate communication with healthcare providers, and empower patients to make informed decisions about their care.

Patient Focused Support offers personalized healthcare advocacy services to help individuals and families navigate complex medical situations. Services include medical navigation, diagnosis education, medical appointment support, personalized medical summaries, inpatient hospital advocacy, post-hospitalization support, and ongoing chronic and long-term healthcare support. Visit the Services page to learn more about how I can help.

While I bring clinical experience and healthcare knowledge to my advocacy practice, I do not provide medical advice or direct medical care. I do not diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, order treatments, or make healthcare decisions on behalf of clients.

My role is to provide education, guidance, organization, and advocacy while supporting you in working with your healthcare providers. I do not replace your physician, specialist, or other members of your healthcare team.

Protecting your personal and medical information is a priority. I follow strict confidentiality practices and use HIPAA-compliant tools and platforms when handling sensitive health information. Your information is treated with respect and handled with care throughout our working relationship.

I offer a complimentary 30-minute initial phone consultation to discuss your healthcare concerns, priorities, and advocacy needs. Because every individual's situation is different, pricing varies depending on the type and level of support needed.

During our initial conversation, we can discuss your needs, explore available services, and determine potential next steps.

Contact me to schedule your free consultation.

With eleven years of healthcare experience as a registered nurse and nurse practitioner, along with my Board-Certified Patient Advocate certification, I bring both clinical experience and a patient-centered perspective to healthcare advocacy.

Having worked in various hospital settings, outpatient care, and virtually integrated healthcare, I understand how complex and fragmented the healthcare system can feel for patients and their families.

As an independent advocate, I provide personalized, one-on-one support tailored to your individual needs. My goal is to help you feel heard, informed, and empowered throughout your healthcare journey.

You don't have to wait until you're facing a major medical crisis to seek support. A patient advocate can be helpful at many different stages of your healthcare journey.

You may benefit from advocacy services if you:

• Have received a new or complex diagnosis and need help understanding your next steps.

• Feel overwhelmed managing multiple specialists, appointments, or treatment recommendations.

• Have difficulty organizing medical records or understanding healthcare information.

• Want additional support preparing for or attending medical appointments.

• Are navigating a hospital stay or transitioning home after hospitalization.

• Are managing a chronic health condition and need ongoing support.

• Are a family member or caregiver helping a loved one navigate their healthcare needs.

If you're unsure whether patient advocacy is right for your situation, I invite you to schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation so we can discuss your concerns and explore your options.