Plus Pointers

Plus Pointers: Healthy Coping and Self-Care
Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
Navigation & Survivorship News published on November 17, 2015 in Plus Pointers
Working with patients dealing with challenging medical conditions can be meaningful for many healthcare professionals. It can also lead to frustration and burnout.
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Plus Pointers: Patient Rights
Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
Navigation & Survivorship News published on October 21, 2015 in Plus Pointers
In 1997, President Clinton established the Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry to report on changes in the healthcare system and recommend ways to improve.
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Plus Pointers: Free Online Training for Patient Navigators
Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
Navigation & Survivorship News published on October 8, 2015 in Plus Pointers, Patient Navigation
In May 2015, The George Washington University Cancer Institute launched free competency-based training for nonclinically licensed patient navigators.
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Plus Pointers: Patient-Centered Communication
Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
Navigation & Survivorship News published on September 10, 2015 in Plus Pointers
Patient-centered communication is effective communication that considers the information needs of patients and is sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
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Plus Pointers: Cancer Survivorship
Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
Navigation & Survivorship News published on June 18, 2015 in Plus Pointers, Survivorship
June 7th was National Cancer Survivors Day. Due to better screening and treatment, the number of cancer survivors is quickly growing.
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Plus Pointers: Dealing with Ambiguity
Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
Navigation & Survivorship News published on June 3, 2015 in Plus Pointers
Dealing with ambiguity is a part of every patient navigator’s job. You may often be asked to make decisions without having all of the available information.
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Plus Pointers: Engaging Patients
Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
Navigation & Survivorship News published on May 14, 2015 in Plus Pointers
Patients who are involved in their care, including those from underserved populations, are more satisfied with their care, engage in healthier behaviors and frequently have better health outcomes.
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Plus Pointers: Cultural Standards
Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
Navigation & Survivorship News published on May 1, 2015 in Plus Pointers
All healthcare professionals should strive to provide culturally sensitive care.
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Plus Pointers: Unique Needs of Young Adults
Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
Navigation & Survivorship News published on April 16, 2015 in Plus Pointers
Last week was Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week. Although cancer is a disease of the aging, 70,000 young adults are diagnosed with cancer each year.
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Plus Pointers: Workplace Diversity and Collaboration
Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, PhD, HON-OPN-CG
Navigation & Survivorship News published on April 2, 2015 in Plus Pointers
Although their role is distinct, patient navigators do not work in silos but in collaboration with other health professionals.
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