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Have you or a loved one recently been diagnosed with cancer, or a serious illness? Do you often walk out of a doctors office with more questions than when you went there?
If any of the above questions apply to you, then I am who will make your life easier. I am a Patient Advocate who has worked for over thirty years as a Physician Assistant, in an oncology practice, as a hospitalist, and with an internist treating chronic illnesses. In addition, I volunteer currently at a local hospice and as a death doula.
The following is a list of some of the services I provide to clients:
- Research and explain your current medical condition
- Accompany you to medical visits; prepare a printed summary of the visit
- Will prepare you for the visit (if you wish to go alone) with list of questions
- Help to obtain a second opinion if necessary with the proper physician
- Review your medications, with possible interactions and side effects. Will make suggestions to discuss with you health care provider
- Help you make educated medical decisions
- Obtain your health records, discuss past history and organize in easy to use format
- Discuss end of life planning, including advance directives
- Mediate important life decisions with family members
- Help you to become your own advocate
- Empower you and make you feel more in control of your health care needs
I am a compassionate person, who understands the affect a serious medical illness can have on a person and the entire family. I will be with you as you require, be your extra set of ears, and allow you to take of yourself and your family. As a member of the health care community, I know personally many of the physicians, centers, and best places for treatment.
Call me and we can talk. I offer a free fifteen minute consultation.
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Myra is very experienced, forthright and strong. She really gets both the doctors’ and the patients’ perspective and will fight for her clients’ best interest. She is also kind and compassionate.