Demonstrating the value of the oncology pharmacist within the healthcare team.

Eve M SegalJill S BatesSara L FleszarLisa M HolleJulie Kennerly-ShahMichelle RockeyKate D Jeffers

Published in: Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (2019)

With an expected shortage of oncology physicians and the ongoing development of complex oncology therapies, the board-certified oncology pharmacist is well suited to serve as a physician extender alongside nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants as the medication expert on the oncology care team. The demonstrated value of the oncology pharmacist supports their role as frontline providers of patient care.

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