Board-Certified Oncology Pharmacists: Their Potential Contribution to Reducing a Shortfall in Oncology Patient Visits [CARE DELIVERY]

Conclusion:
BCOPs can contribute to a projected shortfall in needed patient visits for cancer treatment. BCOPs, along with nurse practitioners and physician assistants could substantially reduce, but likely not eliminate, the shortfall of providers needed for oncology patient visits.

Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - April 11, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ignoffo, R., Knapp, K., Barnett, M., Barbour, S. Y., DAmato, S., Iacovelli, L., Knudsen, J., Koontz, S. E., Mancini, R., McBride, A., McCauley, D., Medina, P., O'Bryant, C. L., Scarpace, S., Stricker, S., Trovato, J. A. Tags: Caregiver, Access to care, Access to care, Quality of Care, Efficiency of Care, Pharmacy CARE DELIVERY Source Type: research