With a new year comes new opportunities for self-improvement. When it comes to medical care, 2026 is the perfect time for patients to become their own health advocates, which can improve outcomes and empower you to make better decisions where your medical care is concerned.
A health advocate is a person who helps you manage things like doctor’s appointments, prescriptions, and more. In many cases, people rely on their loved ones to serve as their advocates. This includes spouses and partners, adult children, siblings, and even friends.
Health advocates can attend appointments and ask questions. They can also accompany you to surgeries and procedures.
Having a trusted loved one in your corner is beneficial, but what happens if that person isn’t always available? Serving as your own healthcare advocate is crucial, in this case, as it ensures you receive quality care even when you lack assistance.
If you’re not sure where to begin, here are some steps to inspire your self-advocacy:
Your personal health records contain a wealth of information, information that can help you better advocate for yourself. And with DrOwl, you will enjoy easy access to your medical records from the convenience of a mobile device.
Our innovative healthcare app can store medical records from thousands of providers. We also offer great features like medication reminders, patient snapshots, and a personal health search engine to find specific records quickly. DrOwl also presents complex medical jargon in clear, easy to read language, which can help you better understand your health.
Contact us today to learn more or create an account to get started.
