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In this segment, Lillie D. Shockney discusses cancer registrars and cancer registries from her perspective as a co-founder of AONN+ and a national leader in nurse and patient navigation. The discussion centers on the benefits of the cancer registry in addressing clinical and research needs for the cancer navigation community. Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG, Distinguished Service Professor of Breast Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, is Co-Founder of the Academy of Oncology Nurse and Patient Navigators (AONN+), and Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Oncology Navigation and Survivorship Please listen and learn!
Shared decision-making occurs when patients collaborate with their care teams to agree on a health decision that involves multiple treatment options. When patients actively participate in the decision-making process, they are more satisfied with their care and are more likely to follow their treatment plans. However, that process isn’t easy—effective and compassionate communication requires strategic thinking.On this episode of CANCER BUZZ, learn about effective tools to understand a patient’s values, preferences, goals, and priorities. Discover strategies to help your patients ask important questions and make tough decisions.Guests:Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON- ONN-CG, University Distinguished Service Professor of Breast Cancer; Professor of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Director, Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+)Cardinale Smith, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine; Chief Quality Officer, Cancer Services, Mount Sinai Health System, Division of Hematology/Medical Oncology and Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative MedicineRelated Content:Shared Decision-Making: Practical Implementation for the Oncology TeamAsk Me 3 ToolWebinar Series: Approaches to Shared Decision-Making for the Oncology TeamShared Decision-Making ResourcesShared Decision-Making, National Patient Advocate FoundationThe views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author(s)/faculty member(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of their employer(s) or the Association of Community Cancer Centers.
Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG, Founder, Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) and Burt Zweigenhaft discuss the ways the COVID-19 pandemic has changed oncology care for thousands of patients with cancer. The conversation focused on the importance of cancer screenings, utilizing telehealth services, addressing staffing shortages, and taking the necessary steps for preparing for potential spikes in COVID-19 cases.The webcast on which this podcast episode is based was originally presented on August 25, 2020. The replay can be accessed here: http://www.valuebasedcancer.com/avbcc/covid-19-webcast-series/webcast-replays/2702-august-25-2020-oncology-nursing-and-cancer-care-update-covid-19-recovery-the-road-ahead.
Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG, Founder, Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) reviews some of the topics from this update. Among the issues discussed are telehealth, the need for flexibility in carrying out healthcare roles, and the spike in cancer diagnoses that is anticipated in the near future.The webcast on which this podcast episode is based was originally presented on August 25, 2020. The replay can be accessed here: http://www.valuebasedcancer.com/avbcc/covid-19-webcast-series/webcast-replays/2702-august-25-2020-oncology-nursing-and-cancer-care-update-covid-19-recovery-the-road-ahead.
In today’s podcast, Lillie Shockney discusses her article, “The Value of Patient Navigators as Members of the Multidisciplinary Oncology Care Team.” Nurse navigators, also known as patient navigators, help a person with cancer “navigate” the hospital and human services bureaucracies. This includes assisting with decision making, coordinating services, and advocating for the patient with the other members of the health care team. Cancer Basics