A holistic RN that assists you on your journey toward health.
Collaborates with healthcare team: Meets with doctors, family members and other members of healthcare team to develop a patient-centered plan to meet the needs of you.
Supports the patient: Assists with forms, accompanies to medical appointments, provides education about disease process and treatment options.
Advocates for the patient: Ensures needs and wishes of patient are met, especially when unable to speak for themselves, including communication with doctor, family and other medical professionals.
Nurses are able to empower vulnerable patients, deliver them from discomforts, unnecessary treatment, as well as protecting them from the actions of incompetent healthcare professionals through advocacy. (Davoodvand, et al., 2016)