Podcasts Flashcards
1
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Process of Care in RT
A
Framework of multiple steps for facilitating the appropriateness, quality and safety of all treatments received by patients undergoing RT
- Patient Evaluation
- Treatment Preparation
a. CT Simulation
b. Treatment Planning
c. Pre-treatment review and verification - Treatment Delivery
a. Treatment setup
b. Treatment delivery
c. On-treatment evaluation - Treatment Completion
a. Post-treatment verification
b. Follow-up care
2
Q
QA in RT ensures
A
- Accuracy and precision in dose deliver which improves results/outcomes and reduced negative outcomes like recurrence and side effects
- Reduced error and increased probability that they will be recognised and rectified sooner
- Allows reliable comparison of results among centres
- Allows technology to be used to its maximum potential
