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Give the Gift of Reassurance<\/p>\n

The holiday season is fast approaching, and soon plans will be made for family gatherings and long-awaited celebrations.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re at a loss of what to give a parent, loved one, or older adult in your family, keep in mind that the most valuable and appreciated gifts are not always the traditional tangible gifts wrapped in paper and ribbon. <\/p>\n

Perhaps, the most meaningful gift you can give a family member is the comfort and reassurance of knowing that their healthcare plans and decisions are leading to the healthiest and most productive life possible. This gift is wrapped up in a patient advocacy consultation.<\/p>\n

Patient Advocacy Consultation as a Gift<\/p>\n

As we age, it becomes abundantly clear that the most important thing in life is to experience it healthfully for as long as possible. <\/p>\n

Patient advocacy empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their own health. A private patient advocate combs through the red tape, defines confusing medical jargon, and simplifies the complicated healthcare system. <\/p>\n

Patient advocacy also involves reviewing the efficacy of treatment plans and offering insights, advice, and peace of mind that you are doing everything you can to stay healthy for as long as possible.<\/p>\n

A patient advocate helps you understand your healthcare options, the pros and cons of those options, and a clear path toward the decisions that are right for you. <\/p>\n

Guided Patient Services Can Help<\/p>\n

I encourage you to add a patient advocacy consultation to your list of gift-giving ideas this holiday season. <\/p>\n

Whether you could use this gift for yourself or a loved one in your family, it could offer the reassurance, peace of mind, and confidence you need as you start the New Year.
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