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The Advocate’s Voice: Why Communication Is the Heart of Patient Advocacy
In the world of patient advocacy, the ability to communicate clearly, compassionately, and confidently can mean the difference between...
Teri Frykenberg
Jul 221 min read


Why Patient Advocacy Matters Now More Than Ever
The healthcare system is complex — and for many patients, it’s overwhelming. That’s why the role of patient advocates has never been...
Teri Frykenberg
Jul 111 min read


The Truth About HIPAA: How Misunderstanding the Law Harms Patients
They believe “HIPAA” means don’t talk to anyone except family members, or worse, don’t share anything at all. This misinterpretation leads to dangerous fragmentation of care.
Teri Frykenberg
May 143 min read


The Superpower of All Great Nurses: Resilience
If there’s one thing people often say after speaking with me, it’s how passionate I am about patient advocacy. And they’re right—it’s a...
Teri Frykenberg
May 22 min read


Why People Say Having a Private Advocate Is Like “Having a Nurse in the Family”
When you’re in the middle of a medical crisis, everything feels overwhelming—especially if you don’t have someone in your corner who...
Teri Frykenberg
Apr 242 min read


Discovering Your Sweet Spot: From ICU Nurse to Empowering Advocate
What Is Your Sweet Spot—and Have You Found It Yet? For decades, I believed I would always be an ICU nurse. I thrived in the one-on-one,...
Teri Frykenberg
Apr 102 min read


Health Care 5 Years After COVID: What’s Changed, What’s Still to Come
Five years ago, our world was turned upside down. COVID-19 disrupted nearly every part of life — and our healthcare system was hit...
Teri Frykenberg
Mar 253 min read


Start the year by organizing your important info
If you’ve been putting off the task of creating and organizing important information and documents you will eventually need, consider...
Teri Frykenberg
Mar 13 min read
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