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Categories of Patients Advocates
Patient advocacy as a career is in its infancy, but there are already many forms of advocacy patients can take advantage of. Described here are many categories of health and patients advocates, what services and responsibilities they offer, and how patients can take advantage of their work.
An Overview of Careers in Patient Advocacy
There are many different forms of patient advocacy. If you are interested in a career as a patient advocate, then you'll want to choose from among those different categories to decide what kind of services you'll offer, and perhaps what type of education you'll need to become a patient advocate.
A Career as a Health or Patient Navigator
When you hear the term "patient advocate" the most likely picture that comes to mind is someone who helps a patient navigate his or her health or medical care. Read about health and patient navigators and advocates to learn more about the services they provide and who can benefit from hiring them.
A Career as a Hospital Patient Advocate
When considering getting a job as a patient advocate, some people consider working for a hospital as a patient advocate or representative. Learn more about the work hospital patient advocates do and the qualifications for this career.
A Career as a Medical Bills or Claims Reviewer
One form of patient advocacy helps patients and their caregivers review their hospital and other medical bills to be sure they are not being charged too much. A career as a medical bill reviewer or medical claims advocate is a great choice for someone who is interested in patient advocacy as a career.
A Career as a Health Coach
One form of patient advocacy is Health Coaching which focuses more on wellness and lifestyle management of its clients. Learn more about a career in health coaching and becoming a health coach.
