The patient navigator
Example: The patient navigator helped me find the right doctor.
Definition
"The patient navigator" is a healthcare professional who assists patients in overcoming barriers within the medical system, helping them access appropriate care, understand treatment options, and coordinate appointments to ensure timely and effective healthcare.
Translations
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el guía del paciente -
de patiëntencoördinator -
el guia de pacients -
le guide patient -
der Patientenlotsen
Etymology
The term "the patient navigator" originated from combining 'patient,' referring to a person receiving medical care, and 'navigator,' derived from the Latin 'navigare,' meaning to sail or steer. It reflects the role of guiding patients through the complex healthcare system, much like a navigator charts a course through unfamiliar waters.
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"The patient navigator" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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