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Kara Stavros1, Amy Guzik2

  • 1Department of Neurology, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.

Seminars in Neurology
|May 16, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Neurologists can significantly improve patient care and research through advocacy. Engaging in advocacy offers career benefits and addresses critical access barriers for neurological patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Health Policy
  • Patient Advocacy

Background:

  • Advocacy is crucial for optimal patient care and research in neurology.
  • Neurologists possess unique expertise to advocate for patients facing neurological conditions.
  • Barriers to care, like drug costs and access, disproportionately affect neurological patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance and benefits of advocacy for neurologists.
  • To encourage greater neurologist engagement in advocacy.
  • To inform neurologists about available advocacy resources.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the role of advocacy in neurological practice.
  • Identification of various advocacy opportunities (local to global).
  • Exploration of career and professional benefits of advocacy.

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Main Results:

  • Neurologists are well-positioned to act as advocates.
  • Advocacy addresses significant patient care barriers.
  • Engagement offers substantial career advantages, including leadership and networking.

Conclusions:

  • Neurological advocacy is integral to patient care and professional development.
  • Numerous resources support neurologists in advocacy efforts.
  • Increased advocacy engagement can lead to improved health outcomes and career advancement.