FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC

Reporting system:the florida legislature established a hematology/oncology program in children medical services (cms) and faptp was given the responsibility and authority to monitor and evaluate children's cancer care in florida and to prepare annual recommendations to cms regarding program planning and development. This reporting system provides the state and the public with data on cancer incidence, clinical-trial participation, and survivorship. This information aids investigators in studies conducted on both the state and national level. Historically, faptp assisted the state in evaluating and administering the infant screening program for sickle cell disease.(continued on schedule o)currently, faptp maintains membership on the governor's florida cancer control and research advisory council (c-crab), assisting the counsel in the development of the florida state cancer plan.