Patient navigators improve care of cancer patients.
Newly diagnosed cancer patients are often confused and unaware of the options available to them. 'Navigators' receive both national and local training as part of the American Cancer Society program. Needs assessment measures level of patient 'distress' to determine most appropriate referrals.
D000570:American Cancer Society; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012944:Social Support; D014481:United States