Re: chemo without MD present?
In the clinic i work at our policy is that for certain treatments (which are most of them) a doctor is required to be present. some treatments like bisphosphonates, gemzar, navelbine, 5FU don't require a doctor to be present. Every new treatment requires a doctor and most of the other meds require a doctor due to the potential for an allergic reaction. The treatments that don't require a doctor require a PA or nurse practioner. We have to have a provider we never do any treatments (even epos, port draws) with only nurses present, not only safety issues but I believe medicare guide lines or billing rules or something.
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