Golden Rays Of Hope

Help strengthen the relationship through communication between the patient and patient family with the nursing agency, insurance company, physicians and the hospital or medical facility.  Help families become their child’s best advocate. How to not take no for an answer.  Help families get the equipment their child needs even when the insurance company says no.  How to get equipment in a timely manner. (Weeks not months)  Help patients learn about options by researching diagnoses and treatments, help families define health care goals, set agendas for doctor visits, and shape expectations.  Help patients in developing questions to ask doctors and in understanding the answers.  Gather records and create a multi‐year summary of a patient’s medical history to help physicians get a snapshot of important points.  Coordinate care among specialists and a primary‐care doctor who might otherwise not communicate among one another.  Help empower families to become more savvy healthcare consumers. EACH PATIENT FAMILY RECEIVES: 1. ED SUMMARY 2. Special Needs Care Binder - tailored to patients medical challenges and diagnosis. 3. Book for patient regarding their condition. 4. Book for Siblings regarding patients conditions. 5. Book for Parents regarding Patients Conditions.