Patient Advocacy

The patient advocacy services available at Ringside Health offer the personalized support you need to navigate the health care system. The experienced medical team provides the guidance and tools to manage health challenges and stay informed about all available treatment choices. As your advocate, the team answers your questions, coordinates specialty care, and helps you complete insurance forms so that you can stay focused on your recovery. Call the Wellington, Florida, office today to schedule a patient advocacy consultation or book an appointment online.

What is patient advocacy?

Patient advocacy is a service that guides patients as they navigate the health care system when managing a chronic health condition. Advocacy services offer patient support throughout all aspects of care, including:

• Initial screenings
• Diagnostic testing
• Treatment
• Follow-up visits

Ringside Health serves as a patient advocate for adults and children who require ongoing medical care with the team. The providers also collaborate closely with specialists in all health care fields to ensure that each patient receives the highest-quality care.

Which patient advocacy services are available?

Ringside Health’s patient advocacy services help you maintain an open line of communication throughout all phases of your care. They coordinate the information you need to know about your diagnosis so that you can make the most informed decisions about treatment and after-care.

As your advocate, the medical team helps you with:

• Appointment scheduling
• Transportation
• Specialized diagnostic tests
• Insurance procedures
• Financial and social support
• Completing necessary forms

Patient advocacy aims to prevent overstressing, which can further complicate the patient’s health. The team outlines the needs and personal preferences to ensure that patient needs are met throughout all phases of care.

They can answer any questions about your health and the care you receive.

When would I need patient advocacy?

Anyone receiving medical care can benefit from the patient advocacy services at Ringside Health. The medical team works closely with you during all phases of your care to answer questions and evaluate your treatment choices.

Patient advocacy is also essential for those with complex health conditions that require specialized, ongoing care, including:

• Cancer
• Cardiovascular disease
• Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease
• Mental health disorders

These disabling conditions can make it challenging for a person to speak up for themselves, especially when they don’t have family support. The Ringside Health team works on your behalf to ensure continuity in care and prevent miscommunication that can lead to mistakes.

Staff can also coordinate the care you need at home or in a medical facility and continue to act as a liaison for all your primary care needs.

Call Ringside Health today to learn more about the benefits of patient advocacy, or book an appointment online.