Barriers and Obstacles Navigators Face in Oncology Navigation

Webinars published on November 3, 2013 in Barriers to Care

Program Description:

Identifying barriers is a common practice among all navigation processes. Barriers to care affect vulnerable patient populations the most. The focus is to share insight on some common barriers all navigators may face and to share ideas on how to address those barriers.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify common types of barriers that healthcare navigators face.
  • Discuss solutions to address the barriers
  • Share experiences among navigators on overcoming healthcare barriers
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