Paula Raska Discusses Patient Navigation Through Cancer Care
Paula Raska, a research associate from the Cleveland Clinic, discusses a study of patient navigation.
Paula Raska, research associate, Cleveland Clinic, discusses a study of how patients navigate through cancer care at her institution.
The study, led by Raska, found that since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the presence of insurance barriers between patients and the care they’re seeking has been reduced significantly.
However, there is still a large proportion of newly-insured patients who still experience these access barriers. Raska says that simply having a human to talk to — about appropriate appointments, referrals, paperwork and more — can aid in the navigation of these barriers. Navigation can often be the difference between whether or not a patient undergoes screening for cancer, or adheres to treatment if a diagnosis is made.
Undiagnosed Clinic—Meeting the Needs of Patients With Incidental Findings
July 1st 2024What should a patient do when there is an incidental finding on radiographic films? Is the patient responsible for following up, or is it the responsibility of the provider who ordered the imaging? What if they had the imaging done at an urgent care center or in the emergency department and they do not have a primary care provider?
