Patient Advocacy
Being hospitalized is overwhelming.
You are physically and emotionally vulnerable. You don’t know enough about your medical condition or the system. Yet, you have to make complex decisions about your treatment.
Let a patient advocate be there for you.
We spend time with you and your loved ones. We explain your options clearly and navigate the systems with you. We give you the confidence to own your healthcare journey.
Services
Understand your status
Stay informed and understand your options as we track your recovery.
Daily chart review
Daily verbal and written update
Medical jargon clarifications
Education regarding tests and procedures
Communicate your needs
Have us advocate for you directly with the medical team and staff about services, tests, or treatments.
Hospital visits as needed
Communication with the medical team, allied health professionals, and unit staff
Attendance in family meetings and discharge planning committees
Plan your recovery
Know what to expect going forward, set your goals, and understand next steps and timelines.
Create a personalized care plan
Research and advice for next steps - at home or in a facility
Assistance in setting up a rehabilitation network based on your needs
About Shlomit
Shlomit Liberty is a seasoned medical professional and Board Certified Independent Patient Advocate. Trained as a Medical Speech Language Pathologist, she has extensive experience managing complex medical conditions across settings. Shlomit’s medical training combined with her expertise as a Patient Advocate position her to quickly navigate hospital systems and other care facilities to ensure that patients receive timely and appropriate care.
Shlomit specializes in advocacy during inpatient admissions (acute hospitals, acute rehabilitation, and sub-acute rehabilitation), as well as post-discharge community re-integration. She works directly with patients in hospitals and medical centers across New York City, ensuring that their preferences, values, and wishes are respected while navigating their care. Whether it’s communicating with medical teams, facilitating family meetings, or assisting with discharge planning, Shlomit ensures that her clients’ needs are met with empathy and clarity.
Over the past decade, she has worked at top hospitals including San Jose Regional Hospital, Stanford University Hospital, and New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center.
