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Category Archives: Patient Advocacy
Are You Taking too Much of the Same Medication? Top 10 Tips to Avoid Duplication
In a previous post, I talked about making sure you get the correct prescriptions filled. Medication errors can range from a doctor prescribing the wrong medicine to a pharmacy filling the wrong prescription. Now, I would like to spend a … Continue reading
Your Health Insurance Claim – DENIED!!!
Have you ever received a denial letter regarding your health insurance coverage? Do you know of someone who has? Unfortunately this happens more than I would like to see. A couple of reasons for denial of your healthcare insurance claim are: Documentation … Continue reading
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What Really Happened to Mom? Private Healthcare Advocates Provide Answers.
Today I was able to do one of my favorite things as a private healthcare advocate. That is, providing knowledge and clarity regarding medical conditions and nursing care. I was contacted by a client who needed to understand his mother’s … Continue reading
DO YOU USE NEEDLES OR MEDICAL-RELATED SHARPS AT HOME?
Last week at a client home visit, I happened to be there at the right time to do some health education. My client is a diabetic and I was there when she was testing her blood sugar. She had great technique … Continue reading
Thinking About an In-Home Caregiver? Read Our Quick-Start Guide
Recently I had a nurse colleague reach out to me to find a Patient Advocate in the Chicago area. As part of the conversation, she mentioned that she was considering getting an in-home caregiver(s) for her mother. I thought about this and decided … Continue reading
RN HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE CASE REVIEW: Prescriptions, Your Pharmacist and Best Ways to Avoid Mistakes
If you’ve ever gotten the wrong prescription, you know that it can be costly and a nuisance at the very least. But did you know that medication errors can cause harm and even be fatal? Medication errors that cause harm … Continue reading
Heart Disease & Women: 7 Warning Signs You Should Not Ignore
Over my 25 years as a Registered Nurse , I have seen cases where women present signs of a heart attack, yet treatment is delayed. This is often because the warning signs are more subtle in women. Women also tend … Continue reading