patientadvocacy
nounUK /ˈpeɪʃnt ˈædvəkəsi/
US /ˈpeɪʃnt ˈædvəkəsi/
Patient advocacy is when someone helps a sick person speak up and get the care they need.
The nurse practiced patient advocacy by making sure the scared child understood every step of the treatment.
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2. The act of defending or supporting the rights and interests of people receiving medical care.
Her patient advocacy led to a new rule that lets families stay with children overnight.
3. A professional service in which a trained person helps patients navigate the healthcare system.
The hospital hired a specialist in patient advocacy to help families understand their bills.
4. Speaking up for someone who is ill when they cannot speak for themselves.
His patient advocacy gave his grandmother a voice during her hospital stay.