HEARD: the patient advocacy app that helps you be heard
A patient advocacy app is a tool that helps you record what is happening with your health, organize it, and communicate it clearly to the people making decisions about your care. HEARD is a nurse-founded digital patient advocate built for patients, caregivers, and families who need to document symptoms, prepare for appointments, coordinate care, and escalate concerns when they feel dismissed.
HEARD does not diagnose, treat, or prescribe. It helps you show up to healthcare conversations organized, specific, and supported.
Who HEARD helps
- Patients living with chronic, complex, or frequently dismissed conditions.
- Pregnant and postpartum patients navigating maternal health risks.
- Family caregivers coordinating care for a parent, partner, or child.
- Anyone preparing for a hospital stay, specialist visit, or emergency department trip.
- Employers, health systems, and community organizations supporting members through care.
What you can do with HEARD
Document symptoms for a doctor
Capture what you are feeling, when it started, and how it changed, in plain language you can hand to a clinician.
How to document symptomsPrepare for a medical appointment
Turn a long history into a short, prioritized list of concerns and questions before you walk in the door.
Appointment preparation guideCaregiver coordination
Keep family caregivers aligned on medications, appointments, and what the care team said.
Caregiver support resourcesEscalate healthcare concerns
If you feel dismissed or unsafe, build a clear written summary and follow a step-by-step escalation path.
Healthcare escalation guideOrganize medical records
Bring visit summaries, labs, imaging, and discharge instructions into one timeline you can actually use.
Organize your medical recordsSupport after dismissal or misdiagnosis
Understand your options after a missed or delayed diagnosis, including second opinions and formal complaints.
What to do after a misdiagnosisWhy HEARD is credible
HEARD was founded by a nurse who saw how often patients are sent home with unanswered questions. The platform is built around documentation and communication, not clinical decision making, so the guidance it offers stays within a safe, supportive scope. Read more on the about HEARD page and the founder profile.
Explore the full patient advocacy resource hub, review membership options, or learn about partnerships with HEARD.