EDITOR'S DESK

Seeking Serenity With Influence John V. Cox JOP Jan 2010: 1. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      FEATURE ARTICLES

Filling the Gap: Development of the Oncology Nurse Practitioner Workforce • 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. Brenda Nevidjon, Paula Rieger, Cynthia Miller Murphy, Margaret Quinn Rosenzweig, Michele R. McCorkle, and Kristen Baileys JOP Jan 2010: 2–6. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Publisher's Note]

Ensuring Quality Cancer Care Through the Oncology Workforce • 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. Laura Levit, Alison P. Smith, Edward J. Benz, Jr, and Betty Ferrell JOP Jan 2010: 7–11. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Audio Commentary]

                                      ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Cost Effectiveness of Evidence-Based Treatment Guidelines for the Treatment of Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer in the Community Setting • 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. Marcus A. Neubauer, J. Russell Hoverman, Michael Kolodziej, Lonny Reisman, Stephen K. Gruschkus, Susan Hoang, Albert A. Alva, Marilyn McArthur, Michael Forsyth, Todd Rothermel, and Roy A. Beveridge JOP Jan 2010: 12–18. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Audio Commentary]

Who Is Responsible? The Role of Family Physicians in the Provision of Supportive Cancer Care • 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. Kevin Brazil, Jonathan Sussman, Daryl Bainbridge, and Tim Whelan JOP Jan 2010: 19–24. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Commentary: Who Should Follow Our Patients? Patricia Legant JOP Jan 2010: 24–25. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Understanding the Role of Physician Assistants in Oncology • 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. Alicia C. Ross, Maura N. Polansky, Patricia A. Parker, and J. Lynn Palmer JOP Jan 2010: 26–30. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Data Supplement]

Physician Assistant Perspective on the ASCO Workforce Study Regarding the Use of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners • 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. Maura Polansky, Alicia C. Ross, and David Coniglio JOP Jan 2010: 31–33. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Practical Model for Psychosocial Care • 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. Susan S. Hendrick and Everardo Cobos JOP Jan 2010: 34–36. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Role of Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in Washington State • 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. Jonathan C. Britell JOP Jan 2010: 37–38. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      CURRENT CLINICAL ISSUES
Guideline Summary

American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline Update on Chemotherapy for Stage IV Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer • 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. Christopher G. Azzoli, Giuseppe Giaccone, and Sarah Temin JOP Jan 2010: 39–43. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      BUSINESS OF THE BUSINESS
Practical Tips

Changes in Medicare Rules Pertaining to Consignment Closets or Stock/Bill Arrangements JOP Jan 2010: 44. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      PRACTICE OF RESEARCH
Attributes of Exemplary Research

Basic Steps to Building a Research Program • 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. Allison Baer, Naftali Bechar, Gary Cohen, and Susan Devine JOP Jan 2010: 45–47. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      THE VOICE OF ASCO
ASCO's Clinical Practice Committee

Collaboration Michael Neuss JOP Jan 2010: 48. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

State Affiliate News

Georgia Society of Clinical Oncology Forms a Patient Navigator Affiliate JOP Jan 2010: 49. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      FOCUS ON QUALITY

How the Federal Trade Commission Is Fighting Cancer Treatment Scams • 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. Carol Kando-Pineda JOP Jan 2010: 50–51. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Audio Commentary]

                                      PERSPECTIVE

Make Quality Cancer Survivorship Care Possible in the Era of Workforce Shortage Jianqing Lin and Ross C. Donehower JOP Jan 2010: 52–53. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

                                      ERRATUM

Erratum JOP Jan 2010: 53. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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