title: Position statements: advocacy or futility?
abstract: This introduction lays the groundwork for this issue on a Collection of Oncology Nurses' Position Papers. Position papers developed by professional nursing organizations reflect a theoretical and research foundation. The position papers in this collection are relevant to oncology nurses in various practice settings and discuss how we can use them most effectively in our various roles as patient advocates.
authors.forename: Pamela J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Haylock
mesh_terms: D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015399:Nursing Research; D009742:Nursing Theory; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D016134:Organizational Policy; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011641:Public Relations; D012956:Societies, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration