STATEMENT POLICY                               The overall function of the Chief of Breast medicial oncology is to coordinate the delivery of inpatient and outpatient specialty care by division faculty to all breast cancer patients as needed in compliance with standards and regulations set forth by JCAHO and other regulatory agencies.                 BASIC FUNCTIONS               The overall function of the Chair of Medical Oncology is to assist the Chief of Hematology/Oncology as well as the Chairman of the UPMC Cancer Centers to coordinate the mission of the community (UPMC Cancer Centers) faculty and the full-time (UPP) faculty.                 MAJOR TASKS                   1)  Provide a leadership role in the conduct and coordination of breast cancer care 2) Participate in regular review and evaluation of all quality and appropriateness of patient care rendered by members of the Division.  Such review to be carried out through specifically‐ designated medical staff mechanisms. 3) Participate in Division budget planning and assist in the preparation of all reports for the Breast Cancer program 4) Participate in the development of programs and services to serve the needs of oncology patients as deemed medically appropriate. 5) Participate in defining the scope of general oncology practice at the Hospital in a manner consistent with and supportive of, the Hospital’s mission and strategic goals, and advocate the Hospital’s interest related to general oncology services within the University of Pittsburgh Physicians 6) Assess the cost effectiveness of oncology practice at the Hospital and recommend methods by which the most economical use of equipment, supplies and pharmaceuticals can be assured without compromising the medical necessities of treatment.