Resources
The Navigating Iron Deficiency Anemia:
My IV Iron Treatment Guide patient resource
aims to empower patients and/or caregivers
to actively engage in the discussion of iron
deficiency anemia (IDA) and the intravenous
(IV) iron treatment decision-making process.
In addition to visiting other institutions that have established navigation programs, Lillie explains that AONN+ is an excellent resource for establishing navigation programs.
Lillie discusses the disadvantages for institutions that are not Commission on Cancer accredited, including difficulties drawing newly diagnosed consumers and referring physicians to the practice.
Though it's no small task, Lillie explains that achieving the Commission on Cancer Accreditation is important and offers the benefit of becoming an NCI-designated cancer center. This is something savvy consumers are looking for when seeking cancer care.
Lillie Shockney suggests that one of the best ways for navigators to access resources for their patients is by looking to options available in their community.
Merck & Co., Inc. provides a wealth of educational information and practical resources for cancer patients that you may wish to inform them about.
Here are some patient resources from Bristol-Myers Squibb.
This is part 3 of a 5-part series.
Continuing with our series of various unbranded offerings provided by pharmaceuticals and other companies that provide diagnostics and treatments for cancer patients, this list below comes from Merck.
Most navigators are familiar with the large national patient advocacy organizations that provide various resources for patients that can expedite our ability to reduce barriers impeding diagnosis and treatment, but there are actually additional resources that you may not be aware of that I want to tell you about. These resources are from pharmaceutical companies and other device and laboratory testing companies.
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