I recently read a piece that Martha wrote for Patient Safety Insight, the magazine of American Society of Professionals in Patient Safety, “Connecting the Dots: From Family Advocacy to Patient Safety in the Hospital”. I like the article for a number of reasons. First, Martha shares the uncertainty that many of us feel in doing this work. As anyone who has visited a hospital knows, the American healthcare system is incredibly complex, and many of us who come to work in patient advocacy do not have formal training. Second, Martha shares the fear and confusion anyone might feel in trying to advocate for their family member. Finally, Martha shares her hard-earned wisdom on how to be an effective advocate for your loved one.