{"product_id":"so-you-want-to-be-trisha-torrey-9780982801451","title":"So You Want to Be a Patient Advocate?: Choosing a Career in Health or Patient Advocacy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis is the description for the \u003cb\u003eThird Edition\u003c\/b\u003e, published September 2022. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoosing a new career, the next chapter in your life, is never easy. So many questions, and difficulty finding answers....\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUntil now! If health or patient advocacy or navigation has been on your radar, you'll find this book to be a handy resource with answers to your questions, including a few you probably didn't even know to ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo matter what form of advocacy you think you might want to choose, get started with your decision-making here!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatient advocates, health advocates, care managers, navigators, representatives, ombudsmen, care coordinators... the many names for advocates highlight their importance, yet cause some confusion at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the concept of helping people manage their journeys through the healthcare system is of interest to you, then this is the book to help you sort out what you need to know, then how to approach your own decision-making about choosing this career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn why the field is wide open and why it needs you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermine if your personality is a good fit for advocacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluate your own skills and find resources for improving them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to find patient advocacy jobs and how much they pay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee how the Allegiance Factor can affect your job satisfaction and patient outcomes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecide if private, independent advocacy is a good choice for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about advocacy certification and why it is good for the profession.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind resources to support your choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSo You Want to Be a Patient Advocate? Choosing a Career in Health or Patient Advocacy\u003c\/i\u003e is the first in a series of books about health and patient advocacy careers. The others support the business of advocacy. Find them in the Health Advocate's Career Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Trisha Torrey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0982801459\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780982801451\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Diagknowsis Media\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/05\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.10d","brand":"Trisha Torrey","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43980742820095,"sku":"9780982801451","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4a42aaab-c447-49ca-96c9-1286fac4a5cf.jpg?v=1683251634","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/so-you-want-to-be-trisha-torrey-9780982801451","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}