Why health self-advocacy is an essential life skill
Money management and career planning are considered life skills (but the skill that shapes health self-advocacy) deserves the same status. Without it, care suffers. My family member was recovering from surgery, facing medication safety concerns, severe anxiety, and the need for constant care. At the same time, I was managing my own records and preventive health. Like so many women, I had become the family’s chief health executive, carrying responsibilities …
