The Patient Advocate as “General Contractor”
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The “general contractor” analogy is apt when it comes to the diverse needs of a family facing a medical crisis. Patient advocates can offer guidance, information necessary to make knowledgeable decisions, resources and appropriate oversight that helps a family build a plan that spans the medical care, in-home or inpatient care, assistance with activities of daily living and preparation for what lies ahead.
In this webinar, Trish Laub will discuss why she believes the family must have a philosophy about their loved one’s condition, a goal and a strategy to meet that goal. She will also detail the organizational strategy that helped her family through the crisis. The desired outcome of this is to know that the patient’s wishes were respected and that the family can say that they did their absolute best for their loved one. Roseanne Geisel will discuss the ethics issues that are raised in crisis situations.
Program Objectives: Participants who attend this continuing education program will learn:
- Learn what’s involved in the ”general contractor” role of the patient advocate.
- Understand an organizational system and the "three-ring power tool" that will keep your clients from being overwhelmed.
- Review the ethical considerations that must be upheld in a crisis situation.
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You will recieve an email, after checking out, with a unique passcode to input above enabling this webinar.
Continuing Education webinars are open to NAHAC members and the general public looking to enhance their knowledge and receive continuing education credit.
Trish Laub & Roseanne Geisel
Trish Laub
Founder, Comfort in Their Journey
Trish Laub is the founder of Comfort in their Journey, a multifaceted business that offers practical guidance for families and caregivers who are taking the Alzheimer’s journey with a loved one or patient, as well as easily accessible information applicable to individuals with any serious medical condition on how to ensure dignified care through end of life. She is the author of the three-book Comfort in Their Journey series and offers presentations, workshops and consulting services on the subjects covered in her books. Trish transferred vital skills from her previous career as a software program developer for a large corporation and from her role as a Black Belt Nia instructor to her caregiving role and the creation of Comfort in their Journey. www.TrishLaub.com
Roseanne Geisel
Founder, Geisel Advocacy for Patients LLC
Roseanne started Geisel Advocacy for Patients LLC, based in Northern Virginia, in 2018. Roseanne’s impetus for becoming a patient advocate was twofold—years of volunteering on the HelpLine of the National Alliance on Mental Illness and growing up in a family of physicians, which has given her a familiarity with and understanding of the healthcare system. Her main areas of concentration are mental health and geriatric care. Prior to becoming a patient advocate, Roseanne spent more than 20 years as a journalist in the business press and then more than 10 years as a freelance reporter, writer and copy editor. She holds a bachelor of arts and a master of science in journalism from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. www.RoseanneGeisel.com