patient advocate

Question

I work as a patient advocate in a clinic and not sure how to give my patients my title. I have to explain what I do in order for them to understand. Any suggestions as to how to translate that'

Answer 1

yea, this is the one- as far as I know

Vernic said:

I think the propper and usual term is "asesor" or "asistente social".

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Answer 2

I think the propper and usual term is "asesor" or "asistente social".

Answer 3

Uly Marrero said:

The usual term is defensor or intercesor de pacientes.

Hi, Uly,

"Intercesor" is an Interesting word. If I hadn't found it in the dictionary, my first guess would be to say that it is a literal translation from English "intercede" (which, of course, it is Latin). It is funny that we, Spanish speakers, heirs of Latin, end up learning Latin from a supposedly Germanic language.

By the way, "intercesor" might not be understood in Spain, unless people speak English, learnt Latin, or have some brains.

Note: the word "intercesor" has been in use for many centuries (also in the dictionary), but it is not common in Spain, if anyone cares.

Answer 4

yes to all.

Gus said:

do you give advice on how your clients can obtain financial aid,like medicaid or medicare¿Do you help them to file the paper work¿

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Answer 5

The usual term is defensor or intercesor de pacientes.

Answer 6

do you give advice on how your clients can obtain financial aid,like medicaid or medicare¿
Do you help them to file the paper work¿