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Patient Advocacy: A Closer Look

Diversity Nursing

Patient advocacy is a critical aspect of providing safe and effective patient care. Nurse advocates are tasked with helping patients understand and navigate their healthcare journey, including answering questions, explaining medical care, discussing and explaining billing or insurance, and other healthcare-related topics.

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Top 10 Attributes of a Great Nurse

Diversity Nursing

Cultural Competence: Cultural competence in Nursing is essential for providing holistic, patient-centered care that respects the diverse values and needs of individuals of different cultural backgrounds. Advocacy: Advocacy is an integral aspect of the Nursing profession.

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A Model of Care for Today and Tomorrow

Consult QD

Our hope is that our work will improve turnover and caregiver and patient satisfaction,” Connelly added. Healthcare will always be in a state of flux and nurses will always be at the vanguard of patient advocacy and care delivery.

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Implicit bias: More than a buzzword

American Nurse

A diverse nursing workforce can enhance patient advocacy , improve outcomes, and promote health equity for underrepresented populations. For instance, biases in hiring practices can limit diversity in nursing, perpetuating unequal opportunities and outcomes for marginalized communities.

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Communication, Clinical Competence, And More: What Are the Top Skills to Be a Nurse?

Post University

Empathy and Patient Advocacy Empathy is essential, as it allows nurses to understand what exactly drives their patients or why they behave the way they do. Empathy also improves patient satisfaction by demonstrating to patients that their nurses truly care.

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Health Literacy Tips: Speak Plainly, Teach Often

Nurse.com

Inadequate health literacy can affect timely access to care, continuity of care, and patient satisfaction. It can also contribute to low compliance with discharge instructions, which can increase the chances that a patient will be readmitted.