Advanced practice perspectives in radiation therapy

摘要: Abstract Roles for radiation therapists are currently in a period of rapid global change. Technological advancement,increased entry-level education and the growing specialisation professionalisation many non-physicianclinician groups all significant drivers There has been considerable interest Province ofOntario “advanced practice” roles therapists. This literature review identifies some backgroundissues involved from local perspective. Keywords Role extension; role development; international; radiotherapy INTRODUCTION is no doubt that todayare pushing boundaries their profession. Ina few years we have seen technological advancesin treatment machines leading to conformal,intensity modulated high-dose treatment.A therapist working planning may need skillsin computerised tomography (CT) such as cross-sectional anatomy delineate critical structures,positron emission (PET) imaging forco-registered CT-PET even ultra-sonography departments performing prostateimplants.Patient care (such weekly reviewclinics, specialist patient positions andpalliative care) well research skills alsobecoming increasingly important.There also an increasing demand therapists’professional skills.As cancer incidence grows