Title: Examples of Patient Advocacy in Nursing: Helping Voices
Headings: Helping Hands, Helping Voices: Examples of Patient Advocacy in Nursing
Helping Hands, Helping Voices: Examples of Patient Advocacy in Nursing
Patient Advocacy Defined
Common Types of Advocacy
Advocacy with the Medical Facility
Advocacy with the Legal System
Advocacy with Families
The Ethics of Patient Advocacy in Nursing
Key Skills for Nurse Advocacy
Become a Nurse Advocate for Patients
Recommended Readings
Sources

Content: 2. Identify patients’ goals, including their choice of treatment options. 3. Set an advocacy plan to meet those goals, which may involve working with other members of their health care team. 4. Assess the results of their advocacy, taking into account the satisfaction of the patient, family, and team. Common Types of Advocacy
Examples of patient advocacy in nursing include: Advocacy with the Medical Facility
Nurses can act as mediators between patients and doctors who may have overlooked certain patient needs or solutions. For example, if a patient receives an inaccurate diagnosis, unsafe accommodation, or unclear instructions for self-care, the nurse must alert the doctor or medical facility and communicate the issue. Advocacy with the Legal System
Nurses can advocate for better treatment, legal options, and payment solutions for a patient if they believe that patient is being offered unfair options.