Question

Which is an appropriate method of advocating for a patient?

a) Insist strongly to whomever you are talking to that the patient's problem needs to be addressed immediately; demand the necessary resources.


b) Do nothing; it's not your responsibility to advocate for a patient.


c) Be persistent and continue advocating for the patient; insist on change even though the patient may decide not to continue pursuing the issue.


d) Identify the problem and the appropriate person to solve the problem; approach this person with non-threatening behaviors and represent your patient faithfully.

Answer 1

The correct option is (d). An appropriate method of advocating for a patient is to identify the problem and the appropriate person to solve it and to represent the patient faithfully with non-threatening behaviors.

Step-by-step explanation:

An appropriate method of advocating for a patient is to identify the problem and the appropriate person to solve it. Approach this person with non-threatening behaviors and represent your patient faithfully.

This means engaging in effective communication, providing relevant information, and expressing the patient's needs and concerns clearly.