The role of oncology nurse practitioners in current oncology practice and lessons for Australia

• 1 Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, WA.
• 2 NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre and School of Public Health, Sydney Medical School, Sydney, NSW.

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