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. 2009 Jul;5(4):150-2.
doi: 10.1200/JOP.0943501.

Patient navigation through the cancer care continuum: an overview

Janice Hopkins, Matthew P Mumber

Patient navigation through the cancer care continuum: an overview

Janice Hopkins et al. J Oncol Pract. 2009 Jul.

Abstract

Technologic advances, medical specialization, novel payment structures, and an increased scientific knowledge base have resulted in a health care system requiring trained experts to deliver guidance as patients complete care plans: Enter the concept of patient navigation.

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Navigation through the continuum of care.
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