In terms of Community Care Corps, medical advocacy refers to acting on behalf of an individual in medical or clinical decision-making or communications. Because C3 services are nonmedical, volunteers may support access to care, such as providing companionship, transportation or appointment preparation, but may not advocate, advise, or communicate with health care providers on a participant’s behalf regarding medical treatment or decisions.
This project #90CCDG0002 is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $10,364,463 with 75 percent funded by ACL/HHS and $3,458,052 or 25 percent funded by non-government source(s). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.