Patient Navigators: Help in Charting the Waters of Serious Illness

Описание: Receiving a serious medical diagnosis can be overwhelming. It often requires immediate next steps like starting treatments and scheduling multiple appointments, and there may be quite a bit of information thrown at you, right when you're least able to process it. In addition, being diagnosed with a serious condition can add additional pressures to all aspects of your life -- work, family, and everyday scheduling. At this difficult time, a patient navigator might provide the support you need. A service provided by many clinics and hospitals, a patient navigator is a single point of contact that can help with language or cultural differences, act as a guide through the complex healthcare system, coordinate appointments and transportation, and communicate with your family and caregivers about care decisions. For more information on patient navigators, including links to regional navigator programs throughout the U.S., please visit http://www.gethealthystayhealthy.com/...\

Patient Navigators: Help in Charting the Waters of Serious Illness