In this article, Nan Nan Liu defines the roles and responsibilities of both. You will also see the Project Management Institute's requirement for program management certification, plus you can get an idea whether you feel comfortable stepping out of your PM shoes and into those of a program manager.
Make it part of your medical record by giving it to your doctor. Then give signed copies to your patient advocate, to your successor advocate if you appoint one, to your attorney if you have one, and give a copy to anyone who may be affected by your decision to appoint a health care advocate.
I like to ask patients this after the doctor finishes their conversation (or, if you get a chance, while the doctorâs still in the room!). This ensures the patient shares needed input on their own healthcare, or at least is able to voice it to the right people.