It is important to know the history of how we got here. There have been strong advocates paving the way. I learned a long time ago that you do not get into advocacy for any credit you will get. You get into advocacy because something or someone has inspired you, and you have goals you want to accomplish.

IMHO, if it isn't going to result in a change - a direct change - in the patients' lives, it isn't worth the energy. This sometimes involves tearing down, and sometimes involves building up.

THe record speaks for itself, which I think is one of the reasons for this thread - to create that record. In the last column on a spreadsheet, check and describe the direct benefit to patient for each project. It should tell a story.

paula