Washington state Developmental Disabilities Administration




*Developmental Disabilities Administration*



*December 12, 2023*







Health Care Advocacy Care Provider Bulletin

*Did You Know? *

As a caregiver, you play an important role as health care advocate for the person you support.

As a health care advocate, your role includes:


* Sharing clear information about the person's medical history and current health needs.
* Helping medical providers understand and communicate directly with the person you support.?
* Helping the person you support understand information that medical providers share.
* Asking questions and taking notes.
* Making sure the person's wishes are respected.

*Please click the link below to learn more about health care advocacy.*

*Health Care Advocacy Bulletin* [ [link removed] ]








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