The Importance of Patient Advocacy

In our daily roles as LPNs, we often find ourselves as the voice for our patients. I was recently involved in a case where a patient’s pain management plan wasn’t being followed, and advocating for them made all the difference in their recovery process. How have you handled similar situations where you had to ensure patient needs were prioritized?

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