care navigator
noun [ C ] medical specialized uk/ˈkeə ˌnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/ us/ˈker ˌnæv.ə.ɡeɪ.t̬ɚ/ (also health navigator)
医疗导航员
a trained person whose job is helping someone to find and, in some health systems, pay for the medical and social services that they need
Care navigators are trained to direct patients to the most appropriate source of help. 医疗导航员受过训练，能指导患者找到最合适帮助他们的部门。
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- Our care navigators assist families in obtaining health insurance, coordinating with other medical offices, and accessing social services to support the entire family.
- Care navigators play a crucial part in helping people get the right support, at the right time, to help manage a wide range of needs.
- Care navigators may work in hospitals, focusing on discharging people safely from hospital to home, or as part of a general practice in a multidisciplinary team.
- Care navigators help patients navigate the logistical considerations involved in receiving health insurance coverage.