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Hospital Navigator Start Pack
A one-page index of handouts for newly diagnosed patients and families
Use this pack for
- New diagnosis visits, treatment-teach visits, discharge folders, and resource tables.
- Patients who need one place to start: questions, reports, costs, side effects, and support.
- Caregivers who are organizing rides, meals, medicine lists, and follow-up calls.
Core handouts
- Oncology Visit Packet, Chemotherapy Questions One-Pager, and Radiation Questions One-Pager.
- Urgent Side Effects Call Sheet and Medication List Template.
- Treatment Cost Call Script and Insurance Denial Appeal Starter.
Before handing out
- Add your clinic phone numbers and after-hours instructions where the handout has blanks.
- Tell patients this is education only and does not replace their care team's instructions.
The best handout is the one a patient can use before they leave the building.
This resource is provided by:
For navigators and clinics: print freely. Add local phone numbers and program details before distribution.
This handout is for education only and is not medical advice. Talk with a qualified healthcare professional about what is right for you.
Sources: NCI: Questions to ask your doctor · Cancer Explained: For professionals. Updated 2026-07-21.
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