Plus Pointers

Should We Ask Patients About Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data?

Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
Yes – it is time to normalize the collection of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data. No – more work on nonbinary gender labels is necessary before mandates can be considered.

Are COVID Vaccines Safe for Cancer Patients?

Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
A new study confirms that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for most cancer patients.

Health Equity Guiding Principles for Inclusive Communication

Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
A CDC document of principles, resources, and specific suggestions to help inform an inclusive approach to public health communications.

The Educated Patient® Cancer Rights: Navigating Employment, Insurance, and Finances

Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
Cancer rights law includes several separate areas of law such as employment, insurance, government benefits, consumer rights, and estate planning.

Get HPV Vaccination Back on Track!

Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
Many adolescents missed their routine HPV vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic. Leading cancer researchers say it is crucial that the nation gets back on track with vaccination to ensure protected children and safer communities.

Need Implicit Bias Training?

Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
This training module recreates healthcare encounters and provides learners with concrete examples so that they may lead the change in creating healthier work environments.

Advancing Health Equity for LGBTQI Cancer Patients

Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
Knowing patient sexual orientation and gender identity is critical for quality cancer care. But why don’t many institutions collect such information, and what you can do to champion health equity?

Not all LGBTQI People Are the Same

Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
Results from a Systematic Review of Cancer Survivorship Research on LGBTQI Persons shows how we must move beyond binary assumptions.

Quality of Life and Models of Survivorship Care

Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
In a comparative effectiveness trial, members of the George Washington Cancer Center studied survivorship care delivery models and how they can affect quality of life.

Be the Calm in the Storm: Challenging Conversations with Patients and Families

Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
New webinar for nurse and patient navigators and clinicians on approaching challenging conversations with patients and their families.