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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Patient’s advocacy is one of the most critical roles performed by nurses. The primary purpose is to ensure that the patients receive high-quality services and which needs to be available to them. According to Arbour, and Wiegand (2014), advocacy related to patient care ensures that patients’ rights are safeguarded regarding health issues and their accessibility. This implies that healthcare providers maintain the patient’s right to good health care and within an ethical framework. Regarding patient care, advocacy helps in the incorporation of patient`s views and expectations in decision making…

 

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