Question

You understand the value of being an active participant in medical encounters. But, like many people, you have a hard time doing so. Meanwhile, your friend Miriam actively seeks information, talks about her concerns in a forthright way, and is as assertive as she needs to be to get good care. Miriam is best described as:

Answer 1

self advocate

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Answer 2

A self-Advocate

Step-by-step explanation:

A person considered a self-advocate is one who has no difficulty talking about herself and about things that are relevant and essential to her. This person can put all their thoughts into focus and can get all the information they need to solve their problems. We have an example of this, in the question above, where Miriam can talk about her concerns directly and is as assertive as she needs to get good care.