If you’ve ever left a doctor’s office feeling dismissed, overwhelmed, or just unsure what happened—this book is for you.

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Patient Advocacy For Dummies isn’t just a guide. It’s a power manual.

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For the patient who was told, “it’s nothing.”
For the family member who knew something was wrong—but didn’t know what to say.
For the caregiver who’s tired of being the only one paying attention.

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Inside, you’ll find the words, strategies, and mindset to take up space in your care. You’ll learn how to prepare for appointments, challenge recommendations, understand what’s in your chart, and make empowered decisions when the stakes are high.

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At the center of this book is a mindset that flips the script:

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Patient self-advocacy  isn’t a theory.
It’s a survival skill.

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You are your own rescue plan.
If you’re confused, overlooked, or unsure—ask anyway.

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Because silence costs more than answers.

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Written by Dr. Nichole Davis — one of the nation’s top emerging healthcare leaders per Modern Healthcare, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree for community-centered patient advocacy innovation, and a patient advocate with industry experience inside a major health system (and as a patient) — this book blends institutional knowledge with lived insight to equip patients with the power tools they were never taught to use.

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Whether you’re advocating for yourself, your child, your parent, or your community, this is the book you wish you’d had sooner—and the one you’ll reach for again and again.