The Essential Role of Physician as Advocate: How and Why We Pass It On

There's no doubt that role of physicians is essential. However, most people tend to think about the medical care and life saving services that they provide rather than their voices and advocacy. This article covers the importance of physician advocacy by first defining it, acknowledging the existing barriers to it, and talking about how we can incorporate physician advocacy into medical education. The article then goes on to talk about how to foster the skills of a physician advocate, something that can be applies and taught in every clinic.