We advocate for and provide help to indigenous families who are visiting the hospital.
The patient advocate provides information and support, including:
- Support and comfort to patients and families
- Access to emergency clothing
- Care packages
- Information about the First Nations Health Benefits Program
- Assistance if you have a complaint
- Connection to indigenous & community resources
- Accompanying a patient to medical appointments while on site at BC Children's or Sunny Hill
- Liaison with the on-site health care team (nurses, doctors, other health care professionals)
- Connection to an elder for spiritual and emotional support
