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Oncology navigators see the effects drug policies have on patients firsthand, and AONN+ has been actively engaged in the debates surrounding prescription cancer drug access and pricing. Elizabeth Franklin discusses the need for AONN+ continue its work in patient advocacy and how it is as important now as it has ever been.
March 21, 2019 | Video Library
Committees, Networking and Community, Patient Advocacy/Empowerment, Policy & Advocacy
Committees, Networking and Community, Patient Advocacy/Empowerment, Policy & Advocacy
AONN+ Policy and Advocacy Chair Elizabeth Franklin explains why AONN+ has joined with national coalitions and why it will continue to add its voice to the policy conversation on healthcare, both for patients and for the profession of oncology navigation.
March 21, 2019 | Video Library
Committees, Networking and Community, Patient Advocacy/Empowerment, Policy & Advocacy
Committees, Networking and Community, Patient Advocacy/Empowerment, Policy & Advocacy
Career Social Worker and AONN+ Leadership Council Member Elizabeth Franklin discusses the motives behind the creation of the AONN+ Policy and Advocacy Committee and the impact that policies at every level have on patient care.
Social Workers are involved in so many different aspects of oncology care and AONN+ offers social workers opportunities to connect with oncology navigators in ways they ususally don't find elsewhere.
Career Social Worker and AONN+ Leadership Council Member Elizabeth Franklin describes how much she appreciates the welcoming atmosphere at AONN+ conferences with their emphasis on inclusivity and multidisciplinarity.
