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- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) are crucial members of the oncology care team, especially as demand for oncology services grows faster than the number of available oncologists.
- Their specialized training and scope of practice enable them to deliver high-quality clinical services and play important roles in healthcare quality improvement.
- Effectively integrating APPs into oncology care can significantly enhance patient outcomes and overall care quality.
Article Abstract
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Physician Assistants (PAs), generally referred to as Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), are fundamental to interdisciplinary oncology care. As the projected demand for oncology services is anticipated to outpace the supply of oncologists, APPs will become increasingly vital in the delivery of oncology care and services. The training, education, and scope of practice for APPs gives the interdisciplinary care team professionals that deliver high-quality clinical services and provide valuable contributions and leadership to health care quality improvement initiatives. Optimizing the integration of APPs in oncology care offers immense advantages towards improvement of clinical outcomes.
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