June 2024, Vol 14, No 6
Effective communication is the cornerstone of high-quality oncology care, facilitating
better patient understanding, engagement, and outcomes. Mastering the nuances of
patient communication is essential, particularly given the complex nature of cancer
care and the emotional challenges patients often face. Read More ›
Workplace burnout is on the rise, especially in the healthcare field. In this age of
increased regulations, staffing shortages, new technologies, and financial challenges, it
is crucial that practice staff turn off the work mindset during downtime. The strategies
presented in this article can help. Read More ›
Biomarker testing is increasingly important to effectively target the treatment of cancer,
but many patients who could benefit from biomarker testing are not receiving it. Nurse
navigators play a valuable role in advancing policies that will help bring biomarker
testing to more patients. Read More ›
Finding and retaining capable practice staff can be challenging, and practice
managers are increasingly seeing the value in internally growing the type of employees
needed. In this contribution from the Practice Management Institute, David T. Womack
provides a framework for making education an all-day everyday occurrence coupled
with targeted educational opportunities. Read More ›
Showing a favorable return on investment in navigation services is important to continuing to grow this vital profession. The valuable contributions of navigation services to patients and the healthcare system are tracked in the CATCH initiative to highlight the impact navigators have on patients and their caregivers. Read More ›
NCI Research Portfolio: Driving Discovery to End Cancer as We Know It
The National Cancer Institute invests in a broad portfolio of research, supporting the cancer research workforce and sustaining the infrastructure that enables cutting-edge research to succeed. These efforts are essential to lead progress against cancer and accomplish the goals of the National Cancer Plan. Read More ›