Here's how you can stand out from competitors in the patient advocacy industry as an entrepreneur.

Let people know you care for their well-being! As a patient advocate and a nurse, I want every person to be happy in their life in terms of their health. I want patients to understand that their health lies within themselves. It’s about creating healthy habits manifesting into a healthy lifestyle.

Each person has a unique persona that enables special abilities to perceive and express things. Make use of that by uncovering the dirts and distractions. Believe in you!

Approach each patient as a distinct case, recognizing their individuality and understanding their specific needs and how these needs influence their management. Every treatment plan should be customized according to these needs. In order to do this you need to have strong knowledge base accompanied buy effective communication skills, be Consistently present both physically and emotionally for your patients, actively involving them in the decision-making process and always remember not every treatment plan is equally effective for all patients.

In the landscape of patient advocacy, orchestrating a symphony of diverse experiences and perspectives is the true essence of advocacy. 1️⃣ Broaden Horizons: Patient advocacy encompasses challenges that demand a multifaceted approach. Assemble a team with diverse backgrounds spanning beyond conventional industry roles. 2️⃣ Enhancing Interactions: At the heart of patient advocacy lies the ability to connect with organizations and individuals navigating the healthcare landscape. Interactions with stakeholders are enriched with a mosaic of experiences. 3️⃣ Unique Skill Sets: Patient advocacy is a profession that demands a specialized skill set. Resist the temptation to view these roles as mere developmental or transitional positions.

Whilst knowledge expertise is important, knowing when and where to signpost people for the best possible advice or support is equally as valuable. When working with volunteers in delivering sporting events, I always asked them to be honest with attendees. If you know the answer, give it, if you don't, be open about it but give a commitment to find someone who can help them. Be humble enough to say I don't know but I will find someone who does.

Expertise is a fruit of perseverance obtained with continuous strides in knowledge domain with sincere practice. Abstract the insights and decorate them.

In my experience, having a wide variety of experiences is the best way to be able to help people navigate multiple systems. They may not just need a hospital visit. They may need to see a physical therapist or a nurse practitioner or a clinic or a specialist in a certain area. Having worked in large hospitals and small hospitals, public and private hospitals, and in the industry, I have seen a lot of ways to navigate healthcare needs. Also, being a patient myself, I have been able to see areas where there need to be improvements. This is where a patient advocate can come in. Being able to understand where the patient is in their healthcare process and how they can get the optimal treatment and care.

Truly agree 👍. A versatile approach is needed in all phases of the journey .All the more communication stand the lead to every begining .

Being able to understand all professionals roles in the hospital orclinical settings will give you the Most comprehensive network. When you understand different professionals, roles, you can see what they can help you with and when a different professional needs to be approached. The more you understand the hospital, from not only the caregivers perspective, but also the financial perspective, the administrators perspective, and the patience needs, will bring you to the best outcome you can achieve for that patient.

By forging relationships with doctors, nurses, and other medical staff, patient advocates can facilitate better communication and coordination of care for their clients. Acting as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers ensures that important information is shared, questions are addressed, and treatment plans are coordinated effectively. Collaborating with healthcare professionals provides patient advocates with access to valuable expertise, insights, and resources. This can include updates on medical treatments and innovations, guidance on navigating complex healthcare systems, and recommendations for evidence-based practices that promote optimal patient outcomes.

Navigating the American Healthcare system today, means maneuvering through an obstacle course of different and often non communicating technologies. Think Apple and Samsung operating on the same patient. The better equipped you and your patients are, with convenient and easy access to the systems, the easier to maneuver. Information is power. Allow patients to more easily have full access to their healthcare information.

Empathy is one key role to consider as well, Empathic care improves patients experience and satisfaction, health outcomes and also the practitioner's wellbeing. Amongst other things, it can also reduce pain and therefore medication use, leading to reduction in number and length of hospital admissions. practising with empathy can help to improve staff resilience.