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For Individuals & Families

Your values. Your wishes. Your care.

When facing serious illness, healthcare decisions can feel overwhelming. I provide personalized advocacy and education to help you and your family understand your options, communicate your wishes, and make informed decisions aligned with your values and goals.

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Patient & Family Advocacy Services

Support for every important conversation.

Advance Care Planning

I help you explore your priorities and prepare for future healthcare conversations so your wishes remain part of your care.

Healthcare Proxy and Living Will Guidance

I explain the purpose of healthcare proxies and living wills, help you organize questions, and support conversations about your preferences.

Goals of Care Conversations

I help you and your family discuss what matters most, clarify priorities, and communicate your goals with your healthcare team.

Serious Illness Navigation

I help you make sense of complex information, prepare questions, and navigate the next steps when facing serious illness.

Hospice and Palliative Care Education

I explain hospice and palliative care in approachable language so you can better understand available support and discuss options with your providers.

Family Care Conferences

I help families prepare for care conferences, organize concerns, and support clear communication among loved ones and healthcare professionals.

Long-Term Care Advocacy

I support you and your family as you explore long-term care needs, communicate preferences, and navigate care transitions.

Care Coordination and Resource Referrals

I help organize communication across providers and identify community resources, support services, and referrals relevant to your needs.

End-of-Life Support and Education

I offer compassionate education and support for conversations about comfort, wishes, dignity, and what to expect at the end of life.

Services & Fees

Start with a conversation.

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Support that starts with listening.

I take time to understand your concerns, priorities, and care goals. Together, we can identify the guidance and resources that will help you move forward with confidence.

Complimentary Consultation

Free 15-Minute Consultation

A no-obligation introductory call to discuss your needs, answer questions, and explore how I can support you, your loved one, or your organization.

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Healthcare Advocacy & Consulting

Personalized guidance.

$175 per hour

Advocacy and consultation tailored to your needs may include:

  • Complex healthcare navigation
  • Care coordination and communication
  • Medical appointment preparation
  • Understanding diagnoses and treatment options
  • Advance care planning support
  • Patient and family education
  • Resource identification and referrals
  • Caregiver support and guidance

Customized service packages are available upon request.

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Dena Dufala Healthcare Advocacy LLC

Through education, advocacy, resources, and compassionate support, I help patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals navigate complex healthcare decisions.