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Retired Navy nurse creates patient advocate company

Moultrie News - 6/27/2017

Sharon Harper, a decorated veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, has launched Coastal Patient Advocates, LLC. The Mount Pleasant based company is aimed at helping the elderly and Baby-Boomers with aging parents.

“I want to advocate for all seniors and their families.” said Sharon Harper, the founder and clinical director of Coastal Patient Advocates. “The mission of Coastal Patient Advocates is to educate, support and empower our clients as they navigate through the confusing healthcare system.”

Harper served in the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps until 2006. A native of Charleston, she has a strong healthcare and management background that includes over 30 years of clinical, surgical, legal investigation, elder care, and supervisory experience in military and civilian medicine. Veterans get a flat 25 percent discount on all services that she provides.

“At the heart of every great advocate is the desire to help, and a Patient Advocate (RN) is a professional who provides education, information and tools needed to assist patients in making an educated, informed decision about their health care issues” said Harper said. “Our goal is optimization of care. I will also take you to and from your MD appointments where I will be your ‘eyes, ears and voice’ as needed to make sure you understand everything discussed.

“Organization of all medications being taken and cross-referencing to check proper interactions are extremely important and will be addressed during the first visit.”

The company offers in person services throughout the tri-county area and consultations and services via phone and video conferencing.