And then, of course, there is the possibility that you have a legitimate case but will be unable get it into court, or prove it once you're there. Pin To be an effective advocate for yourself or someone else, there are a host of principles you can follow and many excellent books on the methods of advocacy. But here is a primer. The most effective advocate is the most persuasive. Persuasion is the goal of all advocacy.
Persuasion is the goal of the written word, the spoken word, unspoken messages.
The right words or action from the right person or people to the key decision-makers at the appropriate time is the equation for success in advocating any position. A series of small victories at being persuasive equals a successful campaign. Get the right doctors on your side who will then write to the correct medical director with the appropriate language and you are more likely to get care. Perhaps one doctor is a stumbling block to you getting appropriate treatment. Ironically, in this case, the HMO could be one important ally.