Radiation treatment - Answer Radiation therapy is an essential component of quality
oncologic care. It consists of simulation, planning, and administration of a prescribed
course of radiation therapy.
What happens during the consultation? - Answer >Physicians will decide which
treatment the patient can do.
>Consent is signed.
What starts the simulation process? - Answer >Physician writes an order for planning
simulation and specifies treatment set up.
>Information is obtained to begin the planning process.
who does the planning? - Answer Dosimetry ; they use data from the simulation to create
a treatment plan.
What is performed on the treatment machine to verify the plan is deliverable? - Answer
Verification Simulation
Treatment delivery - Answer Treatment is delivered as prescribed by physician.
What does a physician do during a patient's follow-up? - Answer Check the status of the
patient's treatment
What action might a physician take during a patient's follow-up? - Answer Add more
treatment or refer to other physicians as needed
, What are the responsibilities of a Radiation Therapist during treatment? - Answer
Deliver radiation therapy treatment, Monitor and operate sophisticated
radiation-producing equipment, Maintain detailed treatment records
What aspects of patient care are important for a Radiation Therapist? - Answer
Attending to the physiologic and psychological needs of the patient, Patient care skills
and knowledge
What additional factors should a Radiation Therapist consider? - Answer Attention to
precision and reproducibility in simulation and treatment delivery, Legal considerations,
Clinical judgment
Where is the Radiation Oncology record kept? - Answer Separate from the hospital
chart, remains in the radiation oncology department
What does the Radiation Oncology record serve as? - Answer Legal record of patient's
radiation treatments
What are the key aspects of the Radiation Oncology record? - Answer Completeness,
organization, legibility
What is required on each page of the Radiation Oncology record? - Answer
Identification of the patient by name and identification number
What is important regarding the patient's record privacy in Radiation Oncology? -
Answer Maintaining patient's record privacy
What is informed consent? - Answer Before receiving treatment, patients must be
informed of their status, treatment alternatives, and consequences associated
with/without treatment.
What is documented informed consent? - Answer Informed consent must be signed and
witnessed.
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