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A Different 1% of the Population | Patient Navigator
patientnavigator.com — “According to an analysis by the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics, about 1% of the privately insured population drives about 25% of overall health costs.” View full resource at patientnavigator.com
Most Recently Shared on March 14, 2012 at 7:33 pm By:
Elisabeth Russell Patient Advocate
This is another reason why we need patient navigators. http://t.co/dxtWVuo2
A paradigm-shifting impact on solid-organ transplants? | Patient Navigator
patientnavigator.com — “A small study suggests that donor matching and organ rejection issues might be addressed by transplanting stem cells from the organ donor to the recipient.” View full resource at patientnavigator.com
Most Recently Shared on March 14, 2012 at 7:29 pm By:
Elisabeth Russell Patient Advocate
Hope for a breakthrough in organ transplants? http://t.co/iutOUzsx
Childhood Depression | Patient Navigator
patientnavigator.com — “Childhood depression affects many children deeply. There are tools and resources that can help.” View full resource at patientnavigator.com
Most Recently Shared on July 22, 2011 at 4:12 pm By:
Elisabeth Russell Patient Advocate
Latest Blog Post: Childhood Depression is Real @ http://t.co/BjDMcdb
Hearing Loss Help is Often Out of Reach | Patient Navigator
patientnavigator.com — “Approximately 17 percent (36 million) of American adults report some degree of hearing loss. Yet hearing aids and services are rarely covered by insurance.” View full resource at patientnavigator.com
Most Recently Shared on June 14, 2011 at 5:35 pm By:
Elisabeth Russell Patient Advocate
The latest from our blog. http://fb.me/137FhGaab
Cancer Cell Self-Cannibalism | Patient Navigator
patientnavigator.com — “Cancer research continues to yield exciting breakthroughs as scientists learn more about the molecular and biological activity of cancer cells.” View full resource at patientnavigator.com
Most Recently Shared on May 23, 2011 at 9:55 pm By:
Elisabeth Russell Patient Advocate
The latest installment from the Patient Navigator blog. http://fb.me/T5PyXX2U
Health Literacy Spotlight | Patient Navigator
patientnavigator.com — “Only 12% of Americans have proficient health literacy skills. This puts them at risk for bad health outcomes even as they are forced to fend for themselves.” View full resource at patientnavigator.com
Most Recently Shared on April 17, 2011 at 7:44 pm By:
Elisabeth Russell Patient Advocate
What does this mean for a health care delivery system that shifts more of the burden on patients? It means you... http://fb.me/TADYS1w8
Pain Management: Why Doctors Don't Get It | Patient Navigator
patientnavigator.com — “Pain management often is not understood or treated properly. Doctors are not sufficiently educated on how to help. Here's where they go wrong.” View full resource at patientnavigator.com
Most Recently Shared on March 22, 2011 at 1:09 am By:
Elisabeth Russell Patient Advocate
Pain Management: Why Doctors Don’t Get It @ http://patientnavigator.com/blog/2011/03/22/pain-management-why-doctors-dont-get-it/
Navigator Notes - February Newsletter | Patient Navigator
patientnavigator.com — “Rising Costs of Cancer Care vs. Cancer Prevention; What's on the Health Reform Horizon? Food Science - Part 5.” View full resource at patientnavigator.com
Most Recently Shared on February 14, 2011 at 10:41 pm By:
Elisabeth Russell Patient Advocate
Check out Navigator Notes – February Edition @ http://patientnavigator.com/blog/?p=525
Navigator Notes - January Newsletter | Patient Navigator
patientnavigator.com — “The January Navigator Notes newsletter discusses the new Patient Navigator site, clinical trials and food science.” View full resource at patientnavigator.com
Most Recently Shared on January 18, 2011 at 4:01 pm By:
Elisabeth Russell Patient Advocate
Check out Navigator Notes January 2011 and the new Patient Navigator site @ http://patientnavigator.com/blog/?p=505
Back Pain Help Comes in Many Forms | Patient Navigator
patientnavigator.com — “Yoga, pilates, chiropractic care and acupuncture offer natural therapies for back pain. Patients should explore these options before choosing surgery.” View full resource at patientnavigator.com
Most Recently Shared on January 8, 2011 at 6:50 pm By:
Elisabeth Russell Patient Advocate
Latest post from the Patient Navigator blog. http://fb.me/LGm5xPsp
NAHAC Conference Brings Advocates Together | Patient Navigator
patientnavigator.com — “Over 100 patient navigators and advocates participated in a variety of plenary sessions and specialized workshops at the 2010 NAHAC Conference.” View full resource at patientnavigator.com
Most Recently Shared on November 30, 2010 at 3:54 pm By:
Elisabeth Russell Patient Advocate
National Association of Healthcare Advocacy Consultants' successful Washington, D.C. conference is available via... http://fb.me/MfgggcwE
Hospital Infections - Stay Safe! | Patient Navigator
patientnavigator.com — “Learn how to prevent hospital infections with five safety precautions. You are in charge; most hospitals fail this test.” View full resource at patientnavigator.com
Most Recently Shared on July 14, 2010 at 6:50 pm By:
Elisabeth Russell Patient Advocate
Check out Hospital Infections – Stay Safe! @ http://patientnavigator.com/blog/2010/07/14/prevent_hospital_infections/
Informed Consent: Your Rights and Responsibility | Patient Navigator
patientnavigator.com — “Every person has the right to informed consent to participate in their health care. Learn which questions you should ask your doctors.” View full resource at patientnavigator.com
Most Recently Shared on June 9, 2010 at 5:37 pm By:
Elisabeth Russell Patient Advocate
Informed Consent: Your Right and Responsibility from the Patient Navigator blog @ http://tinyurl.com/consentPN
The Face of Pain | Patient Navigator
patientnavigator.com — “People with chronic, unrelenting pain are often told it is all in their head and that they should see a psychologist. Palliative care doctors can help.” View full resource at patientnavigator.com
Most Recently Shared on May 7, 2010 at 3:18 pm By:
Elisabeth Russell Patient Advocate
For anyone living with chronic pain, please read The Face of Pain @ http://patientnavigator.com/blog/2010/05/07/the-face-of-pain/
Perplexed Pediatrician - Should Mom Worry? | Patient Navigator
patientnavigator.com — “When her son's pediatrician said she had never heard of the National Cancer Institute, this mom wondered what training we should expect from doctors.” View full resource at patientnavigator.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 6:31 pm By:
Elisabeth Russell Patient Advocate
Latest Blog Post: "Perplexed Pediatrician - Should Mom Worry?" @ http://tinyurl.com/cluelesspediatrician. A doc whose never heard of NCI?
