ACT 4 Children shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Patient navigators guide a patient through the health care system, including the screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for conditions such as cancer.
The primary focus of a patient navigator is on the micro level, as they consider the specific needs of a patient in order to match them with the right services and providers. They navigate patients through the complexity of their care, helping them to access services and overcome any access barriers (Source – National Library of Medicine (NLM)
At ACT 4 Children, patient-centered supportive care is a core pillar of our work. This includes training and guidance for patient navigators around the world especially in low- and middle-income countries.
Learn more about our support for healthcare workers like patient navigators.”
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