Patient Advocacy
Consultation and Ongoing Care
As a patient with over 50 ICU admissions, many of which requiring life support, I have experienced medical errors, hospital acquired conditions like pneumonia and sepsis and blood clots, as well as paranoid delirium. I have required central lines and feeding tubes and even been on a home ventilator. I have been cared for at my own institution and different institutions, in the US and outside of the US.
That whole time, I struggled to organize my care, pay for my bills, seek second opinions, and even find the correct diagnosis.
I’m hoping my experiences can help you.
Examples of past advocacy provided:
Accelerating Care
Accelerated care for a patient with breathing problems whose primary care physician could not diagnose or treat the patients problem
Advocating for Patient’s Needs
Helped transition the care of a patient in the hospital to palliative care/hospice which the family wanted but the team did not offer
Organizing Subspecialist Care
Organized a long health history of a rheumatologic condition (joint problem) for a new specialist and assisted the patient in finding methods for reduction of pain while awaiting testing and initiation of biologic mediations.
★★★★★
Dr. Alison Clay helped bridge the gap between patient and doctor communications to help me better understand my options and what direction I wanted to proceed for the best personal healthcare. She is very friendly and knowledgeable and made me feel very comfortable with all my questions.
— Sherry R.
★★★★★
Dr. Clay was instrumental in getting me the help I needed when dealing with a complex medical issue. I found myself confused and frustrated trying to navigate different specialists and really not knowing where to turn. When Dr. Clay stepped in, she streamlined the whole process. She listened intently and was able to apply her incredible medical knowledge to get me to the next right step all while equipping me with the knowledge and questions to ask before seeing a provider. I was so confident under her care and guidance and I would wholeheartedly recommend her - you cannot imagine a better patient advocate to have by your side!
— Elizabeth L.