Navigating Care For Your Elderly Parent: Medication Management
I am a Doctor of Pharmacy with over 20 years of experience. As my time as a pharmacist progressed, I realized that I was contributing to a broken healthcare system that encourages medication usage to treat symptoms which often leads to undesirable side effects. I observed patients who were in a cycle of dependency and desperately needed help out of the medication spiral.
As your patient advocate, I will make sure that your voice is being heard first and foremost. One of the biggest downfalls of our current healthcare system is the lack of communication. I break down communication barriers between doctors, specialists, hospitals, and more to make sure everyone is on the same page and you are getting the care you need and deserve. In addition, I ensure you are taking the correct medications and/or supplements to treat your ailments. My most common services involve medication access issues, finding relevant resources to help with unique situations, arranging transitions of care between hospital and home, and communicating with providers and insurance companies on behalf of my client.
Navigating the healthcare continuum can be both daunting and frustrating. I believe no healthcare patient should walk the journey alone. A patient advocate should walk with them, while breaking down barriers, restoring hope, and optimizing patient outcomes.
What can I do for you?
A patient advocate is there for you to make sure you get the care you need.
Medication Assistance
Each year in the US alone, 7,000-9,000 people die as a result of medication errors. Additionally, hundreds of thousands of patients experience adverse reactions or other medication complications*. As a seasoned pharmacist, I can ensure your medications are optimal for you while minimizing risk.
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Ensure correct medication, dose, and frequency
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Optimize therapeutic outcomes for each unique patient, changing medications if necessary
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Perform comprehensive medication review to identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems
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Provide education designed to enhance patient understanding
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Streamline communication about medications between providers
Decision-Making Assistance
I can assist you with getting the right information to help you make decisions. Information is power and I strive to empower you to seek out all options. We can work together to make the decision that is right for you or a loved one.
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Assist in finding relevant resources that can help you navigate options
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Support decision-making abilities and preferences
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Support medical care that is based on your individual needs
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Ensure patient access to resources that allow for well-informed decisions
Medical Assistance
I can review your diagnoses, treatment options, medical records, test records, and more.
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Arrange, coordinate, and attend medical appointments (in-person or virtual)
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Communicate with healthcare providers
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Speak up about patient rights
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Explain confusing medical information
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Clarify diagnoses and conditions
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Coordinate care between specialists
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Identify health resources and assist in the referral process
Insurance Assistance
Health insurance and other billing issues can be very complicated. I am available to help clear up confusion and provide clear and actionable steps.
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Help you understand a bill and identify next steps
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Communicate with providers and insurance companies on your behalf
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Help with medication approval and prior authorizations
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Ensure access to all resources that allow for well-informed decisions and next steps
Do you feel like you keep hitting dead ends?
The healthcare system can be extremely confusing. Dealing with multiple healthcare providers and insurance companies can become stressful, especially during a major health event. I am here to help you more easily navigate the healthcare system. I can coordinate care and appointments, assist you in making decisions by providing helpful resources, review and optimize medications, and assist with some insurance issues.
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If you feel like all of your Googling is getting you nowhere, you've come to the right place. Taking care of your or a loved one's health is stressful enough. Add in communication breakdowns, insurance companies, and complicated medication issues, and you have a fast pass to a meltdown.