Advocate

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Advocate

Advocate (/ˈædvəkət/) is a term derived from the Latin word "advocatus", which means "one who is called to aid". It is commonly used in the medical field to refer to a person who supports or publicly recommends a particular cause or policy, especially in the context of patient advocacy.

Etymology

The term "advocate" originates from the Latin "advocatus", which is derived from the past participle of "advocare". "Ad-" means "to", and "vocare" means "call", thus "advocatus" translates to "one who is called to aid".

Related Terms

  • Patient Advocate: A patient advocate is a person who helps a patient navigate the healthcare system. This can include helping the patient understand their rights, making informed decisions about care, and obtaining services.
  • Health Advocate: A health advocate is a professional who provides services to patients and those supporting them who are navigating the complex healthcare system.
  • Legal Advocate: A legal advocate is a professional who assists clients in legal matters, including health-related issues.
  • Advocacy: Advocacy is the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal. It includes actions taken to influence public-policy and resource allocation decisions within political, economic, and social systems and institutions.
  • Self-Advocacy: Self-advocacy refers to the civil rights movement for people with developmental disabilities, also called cognitive or intellectual disabilities, and other disabilities. It is also an important term in the disability rights movement, referring to people with disabilities taking control of their own lives, including being in charge of their own care in the healthcare system.

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