Patient Self-Advocacy Tool

Description

RTI International is pleased to announce the launch of a new Patient Advocacy Tool for people who have experienced female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) to use with their healthcare providers. The Patient Advocacy Tool was created to bridge the gap in communication between patients and healthcare providers about FGM/C. Patients who have experienced FGM/C can use this tool during healthcare visits to educate their healthcare providers and advocate for their medical needs. There is both a general and comprehensive version of the tool, and it is available in English, French, and Arabic. The tools are available for free public-use on the U.S. End FGM/C Network website.

The Patient Advocacy Tool was created as part of the Office of Victims of Crime (OVC) Addressing FGM/C Training and Technical Assistance Program. The tool was developed in partnership with Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, medical experts, and people from communities impacted by FGM/C.

How to use these tools:

Clinics, hospitals, refugee resettlement agencies, and other community-based social service agencies can keep printed copies available for program participants/patients. People who have experienced FGM/C can decide if the general or comprehensive form is better for their intended uses. Completing the forms should be led by the participant/patient; all questions are optional.

General Form: English / French / Arabic 

Comprehensive Form: English / French / Arabic

The U.S. End FGM/C Network has secured funding through the Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime to provide quality, printed, hard copies of the patient self-advocacy tool for organizations within the United States who work with survivors of FGM/C at no cost. If you are interested in requesting copies of the patient self-advocacy tool in any of its formats or languages, please complete this form.

Please note that in order to ensure that we are able to provide enough copies to as many organizations across the country as possible, we are asking folks to keep requests below 100 copies per organization at this time. 

Author

RTI International, John Hopkins University School of Nursing

Resource Type

Toolkits & Guides

Geographical Scope

United States

Year

2024