Publications

We are thrilled to release the ‘Self-Advocacy in Healthcare’ online learning course. It’s a culmination of HCCA’s ‘greatest hits’ of information and resources on self-advocacy and health literacy – all combined in one handy location!

This course is free, there is no log-in or sign-up required, you can view it as many times as you like and share it to anyone you think would benefit. The topics covered in these modules are:

1. What is self-advocacy and why is it important in healthcare.
2. Your rights in healthcare.
3. Skills you need to advocate for yourself.
4. Stigma and discrimination – what to do about it.
5. Feedback and complaints – how to raise your concerns effectively.

Hit ‘Read More’ to open the course in the browser on your computer or smart phone.