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Patient Advocacy Services |
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Are you
struggling with difficult medical options? |
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Are you
confused about the information your doctor has
provided? |
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Do you
feel rushed during doctor appointments? |
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Are you
confused and overwhelmed by your medical bills? |
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Do you
have trouble understanding your insurance or
Medicare? |
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Do you
need someone on your side to fight for you and
your rights? |
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Services Focused on
Seniors |
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Linda's
advanced training in gerontology (the scientific
study
of the biological, psychological, and
sociological phenomena
associated with old age and aging) helps her to
focus on the
following on behalf of older adults: |
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Decreasing
hospital readmissions |
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Management
of medications, prevention of overmedication |
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Management
and coordination
of acute and chronic health conditions |
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Prevention
of unnecessary treatment procedures |
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A patient
advocate like Linda Garvin can provide you and
your family the proper guidance, support and
education to resolve these care challenges and
more.
As your patient
advocate, Linda uses her 30 years experience as
a patient-focused medical professional to assist
individuals and families with their health care
challenges. |
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Additional
reasons to hire Linda as your patient advocate: |
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More
effective communications with your physician |
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Prevention
of, and protection from medical mistakes,
including hospital acquired infections |
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Choosing
the best doctor for your specific needs |
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Bedside
monitoring while hospitalized |
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Identification of second opinion doctors |
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Insurance
pre-approvals and post-treatment claims |
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Assistance
with veteran's benefits |
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Read Articles Linda has published
on patient advocacy
topics. |
