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What We Do at "Independent Patient Advocate of the Sierras"
For those unfamiliar with the medical field, understanding your medical records and grasping your patient rights can be challenging. At...

Sierra Nurse
Mar 55 min read
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Our Story: It's not just professional, it's personal
Leslie Waddington (nee Reyes), BSN, RN, our independent patient advocate, brings extensive experience in the health care field since 1998...

Sierra Nurse
Feb 283 min read
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Why the "Right to make phone calls and have visitors" is so important to mental health patients under the Lanterman Petris Short Act
Allowing patients to stay in touch with loved ones, advocates, regular doctors and therapists is crucial to healing One of the earliest...

Sierra Nurse
Jan 304 min read
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Understanding your rights under the Lanterman Petris Short Act
In 1967, Ronald Reagan, who was the Governor of California at the time, signed the Lanterman Petris Short Act into law. During this...

Sierra Nurse
Jan 202 min read
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What Makes Us Different at Patient Advocate of the Sierras
In most states, each county is required to provide a Patient Advocate to help the public with healthcare-related issues. Furthermore,...

Sierra Nurse
Jan 72 min read
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