title: Issues concerning patient advocacy: personal experiences.
abstract: Issues concerning patient advocacy and nursing advocacy are explored in relation to the nurse's role and the UKCC code of conduct. The author's personal experiences of being an advocate are described. Potential conflict between the nurse's role and doctor's role in relation to advocacy is identified. The best person to take on the role of patient advocate is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Intensive Care Unit, North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Harris
mesh_terms: D000378:Agonistic Behavior; D004993:Ethics, Nursing; D006380:Helplessness, Learned; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D026706:Paternalism; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D019555:Physician-Nurse Relations; D011361:Professional Competence; D006113:United Kingdom