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Discuss the importance of advocacy as it pertains to patient care. What is the nurse’s role in patient advocacy? Describe a situation in which you were involved with patient advocacy. Explain what the advocacy accomplished for the patient, and what the repercussions would have been if the patient would not have had an advocate.

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Patients often need guidance when seeking medical attention. Patient advocacy helps patients to go through treatment with someone who looks out for their best interest. Patient advocacy is essential as it provides patients with adequate knowledge about treatment options which facilitates sound decision making (McCoy et al., 2017). An advocate tells patients about what to expect and recommends the best course of action for their treatment. Patient advocacy minimizes the risk of exploitation of patients by medical practitioners and health facilities. Patient advocates are responsible for ensuring that all patients are treated respectably and responsibly and are not subjected to emotional and financial exploitation.

Nurse advocates promote equality in the health care system. They have the responsibility to ensure that all patients have access…

 

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