I was wondering what oncology nurse practitioners do and how they can be utilized in oncology. I hear of some oncologists seeing 40 patients a day in the outpatient. I was wondering, why not hire a PA or NP to do that for him? Are those side effect checks really too complicated for a PA or NP?

I was wondering what oncology nurse practitioners do and how they can be utilized in oncology. I hear of some oncologists seeing 40 patients a day in the outpatient. I was wondering, why not hire a PA or NP to do that for him? Are those side effect checks really too complicated for a PA or NP?

NP/PA are utilized in >60% of Hem/Onc Clinics (Both Academic/PP). They see patient , discuss with attending and dictate note/Help write chemo orders and get MD Signature.