An important read from @CMPAmembers on health advocacy however there are some issues with the way the statement is worded... cmpa-acpm.ca/en/advice-publ…
Many physicians are fierce activists when it comes to important causes such as equity and anti-racism. These issues are both personal and professional for many of us and this should be taken into consideration. /1
There is also a problem with organizations attempting to silence dissent and censure physician advocacy as ‘unprofessional’ whereas the marginalization of advocates is what is truly unprofessional. /2
A recent study notes that physician advocates perceive their work as ‘disruptive’ although patients equated physician advocacy with patient centeredness, perceiving that competent HAs are empathetic and attentive listeners. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/me… /3 @Kori_LaDonna
Therefore I would argue a paradigm shift in our discourse on health advocacy is sorely needed. Advocacy needs to be described as something necessary for quality and equitable care rather than something risky and dangerous. What are your thoughts #meded?
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