01/02/2026
If you want to advocate for yourself — really advocate — start here:
Bring written questions to every appointment.
Ask for specific explanations, not vague reassurance.
Get every lab and report in your hands, not just in the portal.
Ask how decisions were made — not just what the decisions are.
Follow up until you get answers.
Ask who is accountable for each next step.
Question anything that feels rushed or dismissed.
Stay calm but be direct — clarity beats politeness.
Treat documentation like armor.
Remember: your care is a collaboration, not a command.
You are your own advocate long before anyone else steps in.
Save this for your next appointment.