Have you or a loved one recently been diagnosed with cancer, or a serious illness?  Do you feel intimidated and often helpless with the medical system?  Do you have a loved one in a different town, and can’t be with them during doctor visits? 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.