The Role of the Palliative Medicine and Supportive Oncology Advance Practice Provider (APP)

Oncology Nursing News highlights the vital role that APPs play a vital role in bringing palliative care into oncology clinics.

An article published in Oncology Nursing News underscores the key role of advanced practice providers (APPs) in integrating palliative care into oncology care, early in the disease trajectory. The author highlights that when palliative care is embedded within cancer clinics, APPs help reduce appointment burden, facilitate earlier referrals in line with ASCO guidelines, and strengthen support for patients and caregivers.

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