Philadelphia: Everts & Peck 1883. Chapter LXXI Pequea Township. NOTE: Ellis and Evans were the editors, no author is given for the section on Pequea Township. This township was formed in 1853 from Conestoga Township so there may be additional information on Pequea in the History of Conestoga Township.
The terms patient advocate and patient advocacy can refer both to individual advocates providing services that organizations also provide, and to organizations whose functions extend to individual patients. Some patient advocates work for the institutions that are directly responsible for the patientâs care. Typical advocacy activities are: patient rights, matters of privacy, confidentiality or informed consent, patient representation, awareness building, and support and education of patients, survivors and their carers.
The Role of the Patient Advocate. Illness is a stressful time for patients as well as for their families. The best-laid plans can go awry, judgment is impaired, and put simply, you are not at your best when you are sick. Patients need. someone who can look out for their best interests and help navigate the confusing healthcare.