Journal of Oncology Practice Current Issue http://jop.ascopubs.org Journal of Oncology Practice RSS feed -- current issue January 2010 Journal of Oncology Practice 1554-7477 Journal of Oncology Practice http://jop.ascopubs.org/icons/misc/jop_rss_logo.jpg http://jop.ascopubs.org <![CDATA[Seeking Serenity With Influence [Editor's Desk]]]> http://jop.ascopubs.org/cgi/content/short/6/1/1?rss=1 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:01:19 PST info:doi/10.1200/JOP.091073 American Society of Clinical Oncology 1 6 1 2010-01-01 1 Editor's Desk <![CDATA[Filling the Gap: Development of the Oncology Nurse Practitioner Workforce [Feature Articles]]]> http://jop.ascopubs.org/cgi/content/short/6/1/2?rss=1 A new strategy for oncology care delivery that includes increasing the numbers and expanding the roles of nonphysician practitioners is critically important to meet the current and potential cancer care needs of the US population.

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:01:19 PST info:doi/10.1200/JOP.091072 American Society of Clinical Oncology 1 6 6 2010-01-01 2 Feature Articles <![CDATA[Ensuring Quality Cancer Care Through the Oncology Workforce [Feature Articles]]]> http://jop.ascopubs.org/cgi/content/short/6/1/7?rss=1 A summary of the discussion at the Institute of Medicine National Cancer Policy Forum Workshop to examine oncology workforce shortages and describe current and potential solutions.

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:01:19 PST info:doi/10.1200/JOP.091067 American Society of Clinical Oncology 1 6 11 2010-01-01 7 Feature Articles <![CDATA[Cost Effectiveness of Evidence-Based Treatment Guidelines for the Treatment of Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer in the Community Setting [Original Research]]]> http://jop.ascopubs.org/cgi/content/short/6/1/12?rss=1 Results of this study suggest that treating patients according to evidence-based guidelines is a cost-effective strategy for delivering care to those with non–small-cell lung cancer treated in the outpatient community setting.

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:01:19 PST info:doi/10.1200/JOP.091058 American Society of Clinical Oncology 1 6 18 2010-01-01 12 Original Research <![CDATA[Who Is Responsible? The Role of Family Physicians in the Provision of Supportive Cancer Care [Original Research]]]> http://jop.ascopubs.org/cgi/content/short/6/1/19?rss=1 Many family physicians do not view coordinating patients' supportive cancer care as a primary responsibility and do not wish to assume this role. Models involving them as team members in care coordination are more feasible for reducing patient need.

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:01:19 PST info:doi/10.1200/JOP.091060 American Society of Clinical Oncology 1 6 24 2010-01-01 19 Original Research <![CDATA[Commentary: Who Should Follow Our Patients? [Original Research]]]> http://jop.ascopubs.org/cgi/content/short/6/1/24?rss=1 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:01:19 PST info:doi/10.1200/JOP.091061 American Society of Clinical Oncology 1 6 25 2010-01-01 24 Original Research <![CDATA[Understanding the Role of Physician Assistants in Oncology [Original Research]]]> http://jop.ascopubs.org/cgi/content/short/6/1/26?rss=1 A descriptive study using a Web-based questionnaire was undertaken to understand the deployment of physician assistants in oncology, as we face a significant shortage of oncology providers by 2020.

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:01:19 PST info:doi/10.1200/JOP.091062 American Society of Clinical Oncology 1 6 30 2010-01-01 26 Original Research <![CDATA[Physician Assistant Perspective on the ASCO Workforce Study Regarding the Use of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners [Original Research]]]> http://jop.ascopubs.org/cgi/content/short/6/1/31?rss=1 A shortage of 2,350 to 3,800 oncologists by 2020 has been predicted, and increased use of physician assistants and nurse practitioners is one proposed solution. This report examines their role in oncology.

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:01:19 PST info:doi/10.1200/JOP.091063 American Society of Clinical Oncology 1 6 33 2010-01-01 31 Original Research <![CDATA[Practical Model for Psychosocial Care [Original Research]]]> http://jop.ascopubs.org/cgi/content/short/6/1/34?rss=1 The delivery of economically feasible psychosocial care is critical for patients with cancer and their families. Creative partnering enables such comprehensive care to be provided effectively and efficiently.

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:01:19 PST info:doi/10.1200/JOP.091066 American Society of Clinical Oncology 1 6 36 2010-01-01 34 Original Research <![CDATA[Role of Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in Washington State [Original Research]]]> http://jop.ascopubs.org/cgi/content/short/6/1/37?rss=1 A survey in response to Washington oncology practices' workforce shortage on employment patterns for advanced nurse practitioners and physician assistants found that practices have embraced these roles.

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:01:19 PST info:doi/10.1200/JOP.091068 American Society of Clinical Oncology 1 6 38 2010-01-01 37 Original Research <![CDATA[American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline Update on Chemotherapy for Stage IV Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer [Guideline Summary]]]> http://jop.ascopubs.org/cgi/content/short/6/1/39?rss=1 ASCO published a guideline on use of chemotherapy in advanced stage non–small-cell lung cancer in 1997. The latest update covers treatment with chemotherapy and biologic agents and reviews literature from 2002 to 2009.

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:01:19 PST info:doi/10.1200/JOP.091065 American Society of Clinical Oncology 1 6 43 2010-01-01 39 Guideline Summary <![CDATA[Changes in Medicare Rules Pertaining to Consignment Closets or Stock/Bill Arrangements [Practical Tips]]]> http://jop.ascopubs.org/cgi/content/short/6/1/44?rss=1 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:01:19 PST info:doi/10.1200/JOP.091069 American Society of Clinical Oncology 1 6 44 2010-01-01 44 Practical Tips <![CDATA[Basic Steps to Building a Research Program [Attributes of Exemplary Research]]]> http://jop.ascopubs.org/cgi/content/short/6/1/45?rss=1 Establishing a clinical trial infrastructure is an important step when developing a successful research program. Two areas required for success include financial oversight and a qualified research team.

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:01:19 PST info:doi/10.1200/JOP.091070 American Society of Clinical Oncology 1 6 47 2010-01-01 45 Attributes of Exemplary Research <![CDATA[Collaboration [ASCO's Clinical Practice Committee]]]> http://jop.ascopubs.org/cgi/content/short/6/1/48?rss=1 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:01:19 PST info:doi/10.1200/JOP.091071 American Society of Clinical Oncology 1 6 48 2010-01-01 48 ASCO's Clinical Practice Committee <![CDATA[Georgia Society of Clinical Oncology Forms a Patient Navigator Affiliate [State Affiliate News]]]> http://jop.ascopubs.org/cgi/content/short/6/1/49?rss=1 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:01:19 PST info:doi/10.1200/JOP.091049 American Society of Clinical Oncology 1 6 49 2010-01-01 49 State Affiliate News <![CDATA[How the Federal Trade Commission Is Fighting Cancer Treatment Scams [Focus on Quality]]]> http://jop.ascopubs.org/cgi/content/short/6/1/50?rss=1 A cancer diagnosis can tempt a patient to turn to miraculous cancer-fighting products, but the Federal Trade Commission says it is good to be skeptical—most of these products are scams.

]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:01:19 PST info:doi/10.1200/JOP.091016 American Society of Clinical Oncology 1 6 51 2010-01-01 50 Focus on Quality <![CDATA[Make Quality Cancer Survivorship Care Possible in the Era of Workforce Shortage [Perspective]]]> http://jop.ascopubs.org/cgi/content/short/6/1/52?rss=1 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:01:19 PST info:doi/10.1200/JOP.091056 American Society of Clinical Oncology 1 6 53 2010-01-01 52 Perspective <![CDATA[Erratum [Erratum]]]> http://jop.ascopubs.org/cgi/content/short/6/1/53?rss=1 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:01:19 PST info:doi/10.1200/JOP.091077 American Society of Clinical Oncology 1 6 53 2010-01-01 53 Erratum