I start by listening to your needs, questions, concerns, and fears. Then guide you towards achieving (or exceeding) your goals.
Whether you need/want a little help, or a lot of help; I’m there for you:
- Attend medical visits with a medical professional advocating for you
- Take notes, ask the right questions, and translate medical terms into plain english
- Help the patient, family, and friends understand small details, and the big picture
- Train family, friends, and the patient:
- Pre-medical appointment
- What to expect
- Home assessment to prepare for coming home after hospitalization
- Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
- Work with Case Management team before discharge
- Tips and tricks from years of professional experience
- Contacts with community support organizations
- Transportation to appointments
- Review that current medications include proper names, dosage, & schedule; as well as
medical history
Note: Belynda does not specialize in assistance with medical insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. While she can certainly provide some degree of assistance and advice; her primary focus is advocating for the patient’s medical care.
Special Needs/Education
Once considered only a “School Issue”; modern science has learned how many health and sensory issues both inside and outside the school can significantly improve or degrade the student’s progress.