• Providing Patient Support - Be the focal point within the clinical team for patient navigation services for breast cancer patients. Assists patients in developing engagement plans, based on the results of the needs assessment. Provide motivation for patients, especially those who are discouraged or do not have the drive to achieve their recovery goals.
• Identify barriers - Complete comprehensive assessments of the barriers to quality cancer care that contribute to challenges and identify information, resource and emotional support needs of newly diagnosed and medically.
• Resource Identification and Utilization – Coordinating services with community navigator to assist patients with their basic needs, ensuring that they complete their diagnosis and treatment in a timely manner. This includes addressing financial, logistic and other barriers to timely diagnosis and treatment. Include advising on entitlements and helping with completion of application forms, referring patients to state/national agencies or voluntary organizations depending on the needs of the patient. Conducting/arrange home visits for i) welfare assessment, ii) patient or caregiver education, and iii) defaulter tracking.
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