The Impact of Legal Intervention for Patients and Quality of Life

• 75% of patients reported reduced stress
• 50% reported a positive effect on family or loved ones
• 45% reported positive effect on financial situation
• 30% reported legal services helped maintain their treatment regiment
• 25% reported being better able to keep their medical appointments (Legal Health Study for the Medical Legal Partnership)

Impact of Legal Trainings for Physicians

• Had a greater awareness of their patient’s legal needs
• Were more likely to make referrals for onsite legal assistance
• Were better equipped to assist their patient’s with needed forms and letters
• Recognized the importance of their role in resolving their patients’ non-medical needs (Medical Legal Partnership Study)

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