PNAV2000 — Ethical, Cultural, Legal, Prof
Patient navigators play a crucial role in the healthcare system, assisting patients in navigating complex healthcare processes and ensuring they receive appropriate care. However, like any healthcare profession, patient navigators must navigate various ethical, cultural, legal, and professional considerations. Here are some key issues and concepts in each of these areas that will be explored: ethical issues - patient autonomy, respecting and promoting patients' rights, confidentiality and privacy, & conflict of interest; cultural issues - cultural competence, language differences, health beliefs; legal issues - HIPAA compliance, scope of practice, informed consent; and professional issues - continuing education, professional boundaries, collaboration; social determinants of health - addressing social determinants, and advocacy. Regular supervision, adherence to established codes of conduct, and ongoing education for patient navigators will be covered in the course.