Margaret Fitzpatrick

Margaret Fitzpatrick has been a hospice nurse, critical care nurse, trauma nurse specialist and now is a nurse anesthetist. Using her 20+ years of experience in helping patients, families, and friends to navigate the healthcare system, she has written: "Getting the Best Care" to help people to make better decisions, have less stress and prevent suffering for readers and their loved ones.

Margaret was born and raised on Chicago's south side by parents who were dedicated to reaching out to people in need. Because of this background, Margaret has spent her career as a nurse anesthetist practicing in hospitals that are in economically challenged areas in and around Chicago. Seeing how vulnerable older people are victimized by inappropriate medical interventions has given Margaret the determination to seek a better way. In reading Getting the Best Care: Rescue Your Loved One from the Healthcare Conveyor Belt, you will learn how to advocate for yourself and for those you love when medical care is needed.