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October 2012 Vol 3, No 5 | October 22, 2012
We recognize that a diagnosis of cancer can be a life-changing event, with the journey from diagnosis to survivorship, and perhaps to end-of-life care, filled with fear, challenges, and uncertainties.
October 2012 Vol 3, No 5 | October 22, 2012
Patient navigation emerged 2 decades ago, with numerous articles reporting cancer care outcomes from the patient perspective, but its effect on improving organizational outcomes requires further research.
Katie A. Finn, PN, Kathryn Ankner, PN, Taylor Teschner, PN, Adrienne Holding, RN, Robyn Souza, RN, Kathleen T. Finn, NP, Timothy Cooley, MD
August 2012 Vol 3, No 4 | September 11, 2012
Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a private, not-for-profit academic medical center and the primary teaching affiliate for Boston University School of Medicine.
August 2012 Vol 3, No 4 | September 11, 2012
Patient navigation (PN) in cancer care refers to the individualized care provided to the breast cancer patients, families, and caregivers to ease multiple barriers and facilitate timely access to qualified medical and psychosocial care.
August 2012 Vol 3, No 4 | September 11, 2012
As the growing scope and importance of patient navigation evolves, core principles remain at the heart of each program. Dr Harold Freeman has identified and practiced these principles over the last 20 years.
February 2012 Vol 3, No 1 | February 26, 2012
Patient navigation in cancer care refers to the individualized care provided to breast cancer patients, families, and caregivers to ease multiple barriers and facilitate timely access to qualified medical and psychosocial care.
November 2011 Vol 2, No 6 | November 17, 2011
A collaborative approach to patient navigation that involves both clinical and community navigators can ensure that the final navigation program reflects the needs of your particular institution, according to Linda Fleisher, PhD, MPH, assistant vice president of Health Communications and Health Disparities at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia.
Melanie L. Senter, RN, OCN, Edna Munoz-Oden, RN, Maria Alarcon-Furman, RN, BSN, Brenda Epperson, RN, BSN, Rachel Reyes, CSA, Yesenia Ortiz, Paula R. Anderson, RN, MN, OCN
November 2011 Vol 2, No 6 | November 17, 2011
Tarrant, Denton, Wise, Parker, Hood, and Johnson counties have a higher incidence of invasive breast cancer than any other part of Texas.