Abstract
Advanced practitioners (APs) play a critical role in cancer care, but many encounter workforce challenges that contribute to rising burnout rates. These challenges include increased documentation requirements, prior authorization or insurance appeals, staffing shortages, and the overall increasing complexity of cancer care. Advanced practitioners working in academic centers face institutional expectations, such as meeting publication and presentation metrics for merit raises. Those working in community settings must remain current on rapid scientific advances in many different disease states, further increasing their workload. Regardless of workplace setting, many APs are likely experiencing some level of burnout.
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