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Who is A Health Advocate?
While a health advocate can be a family member, friend or professional, there are several things to look for when selecting someone for this important role.
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Use good listening skills to understand the person (needs, values, opinions)
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Respect boundaries (including confidentiality)
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Demonstrate excellent communication skills
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Support and assert the person’s wishes effectively
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Be dependable
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Act ethically
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Make or recommend decisions
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Handle medications
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Provide medical advice
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Judge or assume
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While health advocates are not professionally licensed, there are a variety of educational programs that advocates can learn from.
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