Description
A presentation outlining resources, practical tips and tools to support patient navigators to effectively address barriers to care for cancer patients and survivors.

Outcomes

• Define health equity, cancer disparities and the value of patient navigation in addressing barriers to equitable access to cancer care
• List the different challenges cancer patients and survivors may face across the cancer control continuum
• Create an inventory of resources fitting specific needs of cancer patients and survivors
• Adopt tools and models to communicate effectively with patients in order to identify individual barriers and potential solutions
• Explore ways to show the value of patient navigation and ensure its ongoing sustainability

The presentation is based on a broader set of resources developed by the GW Cancer Center as part of its Oncology Patient Navigation Training: The Fundamentals.

Presented by

Mandi Pratt-Chapman, PhD Associate Center Director for Community Outreach, Engagement and Equity, GW Cancer Center (USA)