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So long story short, due to governmental changes to University fee schedules I have had to reluctantly drop out of my Pre-Psychology program (and hence my planned degree). It's not exactly something I'm thrilled about, but on the positive side the city my husband and I are moving to has a number of potential paid, and volunteer employment positions for people with a lived experience of mental health issues to train as patient advocates and peer support workers.
I'll be talking to the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist in Adelaide, and in Melbourne to seek advice on how to best enter and work in this field, but I also wanted to hear from you guys as well, seeing as I value your opinions and expertise.
If you've ever worked with a patient advocate, what were some of the positives and negatives that you observed, including any potential mistakes that were made, and how do you think a patient advocate can best work with a physician provider to try and ensure a good working alliance and best possible outcome for the patients themselves?
I'll be talking to the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist in Adelaide, and in Melbourne to seek advice on how to best enter and work in this field, but I also wanted to hear from you guys as well, seeing as I value your opinions and expertise.
If you've ever worked with a patient advocate, what were some of the positives and negatives that you observed, including any potential mistakes that were made, and how do you think a patient advocate can best work with a physician provider to try and ensure a good working alliance and best possible outcome for the patients themselves?