Advocacy is an integral part of occupational therapy. As an occupational therapist, you are trained to advocate for your patients in all areas of their lives and to teach them to advocate for themselves. However, there will be times when a patient cannot advocate for themselves or face obstacles when doing so. In a situation like that, you may need to step in to help patients receive the required services or to help reform healthcare policies. The interviewers want to hear if you have ever advocated for a patient to gain insight into your communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. If you have not had to speak up for a patient during your career, describe what you would do if faced with a patient needing your help overcoming an obstacle.