2e. Treatment Planning

When it comes to creating a treatment plan, the navigator equips patients with the knowledge that they are an equal member of the cancer care team, and the ultimate decision to what care they receive is up to them. The providers can provide recommendations to the patient on ways to proceed, but ultimately it is the patient’s decision if the treatment plan is followed through. The navigator is there to make sure the patient understands the options that the provider is giving them, as well as reinforce the information the provider has detailed to the patient.