Implementation of radiation therapist cylinder insertion for vaginal vault brachytherapy
Abstract Vaginal vault brachytherapy is a common treatment for endometrial cancer. Historically, applicator insertion has been the domain of a radiation oncologist (RO). This commentary outlines a project to improve efficiency and workforce utilisation by introducing a competency framework and train...
Main Authors: | Dean B. Paterson, Shelley M. Pearson, Carol A. Johnson |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2019-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.329 |
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