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patient advocate

a patient advocate helps people with health problems deal with the health care system. this includes working with doctors, nurses, insurance companies, employers, case managers, lawyers, and others.

a patient advocate helps solve problems with health care, medical bills, and job discrimination related to a medical issue. a patient advocate also may give encouragement and emotional support.

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