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Module 3: Patient navigator roles & responsibilities
Patient navigators have a unique role in patient care. As a patient navigator you will build working relationships, solve problems and support patients while they learn to self-navigate the health care system. The job is challenging and rewarding, but requires that you clearly understand your role and responsibilities. In this module, we will look at:
- Patient navigator characteristics and qualities
- Patient navigator roles and responsibilities
- Developing effective client relationships
- Maintaining professional boundaries
A note about patient navigator duties:
The roles and responsibilites described in this module are common patient navigator duties. Your role or activities may be different from those described here.
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