How I help
Whatever the healthcare system throws at you, you won’t face it alone
I’m a registered nurse and Board Certified Patient Advocate. I step in wherever you need help, from a single appointment to ongoing care for a parent who lives far away.
- Hospital and appointment advocacyI come to appointments, help you prepare questions, and watch over hospital stays so nothing gets missed.Learn more
- Care coordination for familiesFor families who live far away: one nurse keeping track of doctors, facilities and the plan.Learn more
- Medication reviewWorried about too many medications? A review of everything you take, with questions to bring to your doctor.Learn more
- Chronic condition supportUnderstand your diagnosis and treatment plan, and catch small changes early.Learn more
- Hospital discharge and care optionsNot strong enough to go home? Help finding the right level of care, and the right place.Learn more
- Medical records and benefitsHelp getting records and results, and making sense of Medicare and insurance benefits.Learn more
- Coming soonMedical record review, patient navigation and hospital monitoringHelp reviewing your medical records, finding your way through the system and keeping watch over a hospital stay. Full details coming soon.Learn more
Who do you work for?
You. I’m an independent patient advocate, hired directly by you or your family, not by a hospital, doctor or insurance company.
Can you help if my parent lives in another state?
Yes. I attend appointments in person in the Raleigh-Durham area. For appointments outside the area, I join by phone during the visit or talk with the physician afterward.
What does the first consultation cost?
Nothing. The first consultation is free, so you can tell me what’s going on and decide whether I’m the right fit.
Can someone review all of my medications?
Yes. Our staff pharmacist reviews your prescription and over-the-counter medications, and I give you questions and research to discuss with your physician.
What if a hospital wants to discharge someone who isn’t ready to go home?
I help you find the right level of care, whether that’s short-term rehab, skilled nursing, assisted living, home health or hospice, and research facilities with recommendations and choices.
Let’s talk about what you’re facing.
The first consultation is free. Tell me what’s happening and we’ll work out the next step together.