ADDITIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES

Diagnosis

•   Clarifying a diagnosis
•   Referral to a health care professional for a second   opinion
•   Learning about my illness and treatment options

Treatment

•  Referral for treatment

General Decision Making

•   Assistance identifying concerns and values
•   Assistance identifying resources for guidance

Employment Issues

•   Assistance securing medical leave
•   Help clarifying or securing (supplementary – Canadian residents) health care benefits through an employer
•   Assistance with accommodations while in treatment
•   Advocacy regarding strategies for maintaining employment during illness (U.S. residents)

Family issues

•   Support for communicating with children about illness
•   Support for spouse or partner