Our Patient Advocate Services
Provide Patient Support
Help you navigate the medical system, including medication review, helping you or loved ones in the hospital or long term care.
Helping you learn how to talk with your physician and other care providers.
Be with you and your loved ones through every step of your cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Shared decision making
If your family is out of town or unable to be with you, I will be there for you to answer any questions you may have.
I will provide an assessment of your current health.
Attend doctor’s visits with you and your family to help you absorb and sort out the details.
Offer peace of mind as I monitor your treatment options and walk you through your “journey.”
Help you find second opinion if desired.
If you wish to attend doctor’s visits by yourself, I will provide you with a list of appropriate questions to ask.
Help you make difficult, informed medical decisions.
Research Your Medical Condition
Using reputable websites for physicians and summarizing them so you can easily understand them. These can be updated after each visits.
Review Medical History
Analyze pertinent past medical history and medication.
Get any significant medical records and copies of diagnostic testing.
Provide documents in an easy-to-read format for you to keep with you.
“As I deal with the medical bureaucracy and doctors that often forget a patient’s mental and emotional well-being is as important as the medical regimen, I am grateful to have a person like Myra in my corner. She is a compassionate medical professional in every sense.”