Caring for a Parent in Tucson When You Live Somewhere Else
Long-distance caregiving fails in predictable ways. Here is where the information breaks down, and what actually fixes it.
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Notes from a nurse advocate
Practical guidance on navigating the healthcare system.
Hospital Discharge: The Window Where Things Go Wrong
Most avoidable readmissions trace back to the days just after discharge. Here is what to nail down before you leave the building.
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Questions Worth Asking at Every Specialist Appointment
Specialist appointments are short and dense. A small number of questions reliably produce more clarity than any others.
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What BCPA Certification Means — and Why It Is Worth Checking
Patient advocacy is largely unregulated. Board certification is one of the few objective markers available, and it is worth understanding what it does and does not tell you.
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What Does an RN Patient Advocate Actually Do?
Patient advocacy sounds vague until you see the specific work involved. Here is what an RN patient advocate does during a hospital stay, at appointments, and between them.
Read moreWhen Is It Time to Call a Patient Advocate?
Most families call during a crisis. The moments where an advocate helps most tend to arrive earlier and look less dramatic.
Read moreWhy Your Medication List Matters More Than You Think
Medication lists accumulate quietly across multiple prescribers. Here is how that happens, and why a periodic review is worth doing.
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Granted by the Patient Advocate Certification Board to Amy DuBois, the credential of Board Certified Patient Advocate. Certificate number on file. Date issued: .