Joanna L. Morales, Esq, director, Cancer Legal Resource Center, explains the most common cancer related legal issues that patients encounter.

The top 3 most common types of issues include:

		Being allowed to take time off during treatment or return to work after treatment

		Access to health insurance options and navigating benefits

		Disability insurance coverage and the financial issues that go into cancer care.

Morales explains that there are many other legal issues a cancer patients may see, including genetic discrimination, toxic torts, and landlord issues.

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Joanna Morales from the Cancer Legal Resource Center on Common Cancer Related Legal Issues

Joanna Morales on Common Cancer Related Legal Issues

Joanna L. Morales, Esq, director, Cancer Legal Resource Center, discusses the importance of cancer related legal issues for oncology nurses and nurse navigators.

Morales explains that it is important during a clinical assessment to figure out what is going on with a patient and how the patient could benefit from legal resources.

Joanna Morales from the Cancer Legal Resource Center Explains Cancer Related Legal Issues

Joanna L. Morales, Esq

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Joanna Morales on Common Cancer Related Legal Issues

Joanna Morales Explains Cancer Related Legal Issues