Health Advocacy Services

Complete an initial comprehensive assessment of your personal situation, including your child’s medical history and social factors that may be affecting their overall health.
Complete a full medication review, including all medications, vitamins, supplements, and over-the-counter drugs, looking for drug interactions and side effects.
Review your child’s medical records and test reports, providing education about the diagnoses and results in order for you to make future informed decisions.
Research and provide information regarding your child’s diagnosis and treatment within acute care settings (hospital), allowing you to better understand and make informed decisions regarding your child’s care.

Advocate on your child’s behalf in the hospital setting.
Assist with preparing appropriate questions and concerns for your child’s healthcare team.
Facilitate communication with healthcare team and family members, speaking on your behalf as requested.
Assist with coordination of medical services, such as follow-up appointments, obtaining medications, etc.
Assist with planning for anticipated future health care needs, such as medical devices or end-of-life care planning.
Ensure records, labs, and tests are sent and received by all appropriate providers.
Facilitate communication between your child’s medical professionals.

Provide information and recommendations for referrals (as applicable) to community resources for caregivers and/or your child, such as daycares for medically fragile children, therapies, licensed counselors, play therapists, or child life specialists.
Attend medical appointments and/or communicate with healthcare team on your behalf.
Assist with arranging transportation to and from medical appointments.
Educate you on how to become your own health advocate.
Provide emotional support during your child’s acute medical events.