What is a patient liaison?

A patient liaison, also known as a patient advocate, works closely with patients, as well as their relatives and caregivers, to provide support and information to help determine health care options with insurance companies. As a worker in patient relations, your duties often involve scheduling aftercare or rehabilitation services following patient release from a medical facility, interpreting health care procedures and policies, preparing incident reports as necessary, and resolving any patient complaints. You may work with several cases simultaneously, making time management an important trait to have. Compassion and excellent interpersonal skills are essential for this job.