Advocacy And Explain The Role Of An Advocate

Advocacy is a process of supporting and enabling people to express their wishes and concerns, access information and services, defend and promote their rights and responsibilities and explore choices and options. The role of an advocate is not impartial, as they have an obligation to work alongside the perspective of the service users in negotiating outcome. Advocacy aims to protect the interests and welfare of the dying person. Advocates need to remain in the forefront as leaders of delivering of dignified and humane end of life care. They must be compassionate in guiding and supporting the dying individual as well as their families to ensure quality of life choices are made throughout the remaining days.