A Trusted Healthcare Liaison
We care about you, your health, and what’s best for both you and your family. When you are faced with difficult health care decisions, we are here to help you overcome some of the stressful barriers.
We will not provide medical advice, however, we will act as a liaison and give your health care issue the personal attention it deserves.
Health care can be overwhelming. We will direct you and act as your personal coach through challenging health care decisions to facilitate overall communication between individuals, their family members and their health care providers.
First Measure Patient Advocates will:
Interpret, clarify, and simplify the health care system and your specific situation.
- Examples:
- Education regarding your "health care team"...who is involved, how can you benefit, what questions should you ask during your physician appointments?
- Attend appointments with you to ensure understanding of any recommendations, act as a scribe for you and help you assist with the direction of the appointment
- Help you organize, gather and assemble your medical information
Provide and explain non-medical issues to family members or individuals to determine appropriate placement or options available.
- Examples:
- Nursing home placement versus Assisted Living
- Home Health Care options
- Senior Companion services
- Rehabilitation choices and services
Navigate the special medical, housing and long term care needs of the elderly.
- Examples:
- We will analyze and compare the facilities for you, providing you with detailed information
- We will visit facilities for you and meet with their staff members
Educate patients and family members about patient rights and responsibilities.
We will provide you with information to assist in your decision making process.
Please call us today for a free consultation