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Radiotherapy
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 organs
at risk using appropriate imaging modalities• treatment planning to achieve an optimal dose distribution in the target volume and
organs at risk• verification of the treatment plan, patient set-up and daily verification of patient positioning
• irradiation of the target volume
Source: efrs.eu