Plus Pointers
Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
Working with patients dealing with challenging medical conditions can be meaningful for many healthcare professionals. It can also lead to frustration and burnout.
Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
In 1997, President Clinton established the Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry to report on changes in the healthcare system and recommend ways to improve.
Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
In May 2015, The George Washington University Cancer Institute launched free competency-based training for nonclinically licensed patient navigators.
Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
Patient-centered communication is effective communication that considers the information needs of patients and is sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
June 7th was National Cancer Survivors Day. Due to better screening and treatment, the number of cancer survivors is quickly growing.
Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
Dealing with ambiguity is a part of every patient navigator’s job. You may often be asked to make decisions without having all of the available information.
Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
Patients who are involved in their care, including those from underserved populations, are more satisfied with their care, engage in healthier behaviors and frequently have better health outcomes.
Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
All healthcare professionals should strive to provide culturally sensitive care.
Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
Last week was Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week. Although cancer is a disease of the aging, 70,000 young adults are diagnosed with cancer each year.
Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
Although their role is distinct, patient navigators do not work in silos but in collaboration with other health professionals.
