Figure 2.

Functions of advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) physician assistants (PAs) in Washington medical oncology practices. Results represent the roles fulfilled by ANPs and PAs as a percentage of all responding medical oncology practices employing ANPs or PAs. Genetic counseling includes evaluating patients with known genetic mutations, providing counseling for possible genetic mutations, and providing appropriate preventive measures. Supervising infusion areas includes management of personnel and drug procurement in inpatient and outpatient chemotherapy infusion areas but not administration of chemotherapy.