Cancer Town Hall: Patient Navigators

From: Mayo Clinic News Network

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Learn  about the role and responsibilities Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center Patient Navigators and social workers play in providing comprehensive care for patients. We will also hear from a patient currently working with a Patient Navigator at Mayo Clinic – Florida.

Moderator: Angie Young; Panelists: Brandon Le, Veronica Smith, Michelle Walsh, L.C.S.W.

0:00 – Welcome and Introductions
2:51 – Aspects of the General Patient Navigator Program by Brandon Le.
10:54 – The Impact of Culturally Specific Patient Navigators by Veronica Smith.
12:39 – Oncology Social Work and working closely with Patient Navigators to support patients by Michelle Walsh.
25:55 – Patient Testimonial: Working with Patient Navigators and Social Work in my cancer journey by Mr. Baker
38:36 – Overview the multidisciplinary/team approach
45:00 – Question & Answer