Foto: Trond Bergesen
EFRS definition of radiotherapy
Radiographers are responsible for the preparation and performance of safe and accurate
high-energy radiation treatments, using a wide range of sophisticated irradiation and imaging equipment and techniques, this includes:
- optimising the patient position and production of individual immobilisation as required
- using simulation to collect data/ information to identify the target volume and organsat risk using appropriate imaging modalities
- treatment planning to achieve an optimal dose distribution in the target volume andorgans at risk
- verification of the treatment plan, patient set-up and daily verification of patient positioning
- irradiation of the target volume
Source: efrs.eu