Patricia J Goldsmith

CEO, CancerCare

Authored Items

July 22, 2020: Patient Advocacy Update: COVID-19 Recovery, the Road Ahead

By Elizabeth Franklin, LGSW, ACSW; Patricia J Goldsmith; Amy Niles, MBA; Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG; Burt Zweigenhaft, PhD, D.Litt

AVBCC COVID-19 Webcast Series

COVID-19 Webcast Series Replays

As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into its fifth month in the United States, advocacy groups providing support for patients with cancer are delivering essential support and services, while they worry about the long-term psychosocial impact on these patients and the future of clinical trials. Read More ›

April 28, 2020: Patient Advocacy: COVID-19 Impact on Cancer Care and Road to Recovery

By Elizabeth Franklin, LGSW, ACSW; Patricia J Goldsmith; Daniel J. Klein; Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG; Burt Zweigenhaft, PhD, D.Litt

AVBCC COVID-19 Webcast Series

COVID-19 Webcast Series Replays

Addressing the significant physical and psychosocial needs of patients with cancer during the COVID-19 crisis remains a top priority for healthcare providers. In this discussion, moderated by Elizabeth Franklin, PhD, MSW, a panel of specialists explore efforts underway to advocate for patients who are coping with stress, anxiety, and various economic burdens. Read More ›

Patient Advocacy During the Pandemic

By Patricia J Goldsmith; Daniel J. Klein

AVBCC COVID-19 Webcast Series

COVID-19 Webcast Series Coverage

Patient advocacy organizations regularly field and fulfill requests for assistance from patients with a serious illness, such as cancer. In the face of COVID-19, such requests have increased exponentially. Ms Goldsmith and Mr Klein outlined their organizations’ efforts to meet patients’ needs. Read More ›