Monday, February 25, 2013

I am a Volunteer Patient Advocate available in NYC




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In my opinion,

A patient advocate assists a patient through diagnosis and treatment of disease, as well as everyday wellness and preventative options.

- navigates the healthcare system
- communicates with medical professionals
- getting a medical second opinion  
- filling out forms for care and insurance


A patient advocate understands the medical system, billing, medicaid and medicare, managed care options and local wellness resources.


A patient advocate has good communication, gives and commands respect, and is politely assertive in navigating the healthcare system.


A patient advocate is people oriented and has plenty of PATIENCE!


Being a patient advocate for me combines sympathy and empathy for those going through the healthcare system with creative problem solving skills.


Guiding a person or family through a health crisis or achieving an overall state of well-being reflects a personal mission, life experience and familiarity with some of the pitfalls and challenges in the U.S. healthcare system.


Patient advocates have a strong desire to help patients and families achieve the best possible results no matter what.

As a volunteer patient advocate I stay up to date on healthcare news and information, community resources and changes to NY city and state care systems.

The skills I will also be developing:

Language and Effective Patient-Doctor communication
Patient Case studies
Wellness leadership
medical billing + insurance; Medicaid + Medicare; 

Managed Care Options
Elder sensitivity, disability, chronic illness, mental impairment sensitivity

caregiver support (for family members and aides)

My volunteer services are currently available through

NAB Design Volunteer Concierge Services - caribnaildesign.wordpress.com
JNJ Home Healthcare Inc. - www.jnjhomehealthcareinc.com
IMCEE- Intergenerational Multicultural Coalition - www.facebook.com/imceenyc
TIMEBANKS NYC - www.timebanksnyc.org

email nikkibcommunity@gmail.com