For Immediate Release:

The Patient Advocate: Being prepared before a medical crisis


San Diego County, CA – November 21, 2007 – With few exceptions, the days of blindly turning over your healthcare to physicians and hospital staff are history. The hospital environment has become too precarious for such a high level of trust. Medical errors are escalating at an alarming rate. Post-surgery complications are common occurrences. And despite their best efforts, doctors and nurses may not have time to thoroughly answer all of your questions in the midst of a medical crisis. Now you can put a safeguard in place so potential errors may be anticipated and averted, complications minimized and positive outcomes maximized. The Patient Advocate is that safeguard.

They will be your guardian throughout a serious medical situation, ready to bring an experienced perspective and clarity to the decisions you will face.

They work exclusively on behalf of you and your family, independent of any medical facility or physician, to eliminate conflicts of interest.

Their knowledge and experience in today’s complex medical environment make them a highly effective advocate for you whenever and wherever you need them: in the ER, surgery suite, doctor’s office, rehab facility, nursing home or your private home during convalescence.

Now is the time to get prepared. More than ever, you want to minimize your exposure to the ill effects of hospitals and the healthcare machine before you find yourself in an emergency situation.

Being proactive starts with an input meeting with The Patient Advocate. They will conduct a confidential baseline medical evaluation and obtain an in-depth medical history.

They’ll also help you secure important documents such as your medical records, Advance Directives and Medical Power of Attorney.

With this complete and comprehensive Medical Portfolio at your fingertips, highly safeguarded to protect your privacy, delays in receiving lifesaving care can be avoided.

For information about The Patient Advocate services, contact Eugenie Brunner at 760-231-6368 or visit their website at www.tpacorp.com.

—Eugenie Brunner
Director, CEO The Patient Advocate

Contact:

Eugenie Brunner
Director, CEO
The Patient Advocate Corp
760-231-6368
ehb@tpacorp.com