At the AONN+ Annual Conference, members and leaders from Local Navigator Networks (LNNs) shared valuable insights and ideas for maximizing the impact of LNN meetings.
It has been an exciting summer and fall as new LNNs have formed to promote oncology navigation in their areas! Many are new, some have been meeting regularly for years and others are adventuring out in a new format!
The power imbalance between patients and providers cannot be overstated. As a navigator, you should assess patient understanding by assessing patients’ capacity to self-advocate, and help them optimize time with their doctors and treatment team (eg. prioritize questions, clarify information with treatment team).
