In the role of health advocate, the parish nurse would:
1. Help the community obtain health-related services
2. Provide referrals to healthcare and social services
3. Provide opportunities to learn about health care issues, individually and in groups
4. Assist clients to connect to faith
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The parish nurse would help the community obtain health-related services in the role of health advocate.
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