What would a medical assistants role be in the treatment of leukemia?
Medical Assistants support physicians in a wide range of medical settings and have studied medical terminology, medical office management, venipuncture, communication and the general operation of a medical practice. They are not directly involved in the care of leukemia patients. Patient Care Technicians perform routine medical procedures like taking blood pressure and temperature. There are Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners with specialized training in oncology, including leukemia, that are qualified to administer chemotherapy. Laboratory tests are performed by Clinical Laboratory Technologists.
