Challenges of the Journey

One of the important function of the Associação Tu és uma Jóia is advocating for the patients. Being present at the doctors appointment as the third party can be really helpful. It can act as a second set of eyes assisting the emotionally fragile individual to ask questions, face their concerns and just be a support. Doctors mostly have their patients best interest at heart. But the stressful and anxious patient always needs an extra empathetic presence at the appointment.