Who Administers Radiation Therapy?
[1] A doctor who has had special training in using radiation to treat disease, known as a Radiation Oncologist, will prescribe the type and amount of treatment that is required in your individual case. Radiation Oncology, however, is a team approach and many professionals are involved in the planning and delivery of your treatment. Radiation Oncologist are not the only ones that administrate radiation therapy but Medical Physicists are also responsible. Before using radiation therapy, Medical Physicists make sure the equipment is working properly and the right amount of radiation is used. Radiation therapists are also involved in radiation therapy. There job is to set up all the treatment tables and operates the radiation equipment under the assistance of the Medical Physicists and Radiation Oncologists.
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Other Administers For Radiation Therapy:
Dosimetrist:
[2] Dosimetrists carefully calculate the dose of radiation to make sure the tumor gets enough radiation and develop a number of treatment plans that can best destroy the tumor while sparing the normal tissues. Many of these treatment plans are very complex. Dosimetrists work with the doctor and the medical physicist to choose the treatment plan that is best suited to each patient.
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Dietitions:
Radiation Oncology Nurse:
Nurses work with the radiation team to care for patients during the course of treatment. They help evaluate the patient before treatment begins. They may talk to the patient about potential side effects and their management. During the course of radiation treatments, the nurse may evaluate the patient weekly or more frequently to assess problems and concerns. Nurses play a key role in educating the patient about treatment, side effects, etc. Radiation oncology nurses are registered nurses licensed to practice professional nursing.
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[1] "(727) 343-0600." Who Administers Radiation Treatments? Web. 5 Jan. 2016.
[2] "Radiation Therapy Professions." Radiation Therapy Professions. Web. 5 Jan. 2016.
[2] "Radiation Therapy Professions." Radiation Therapy Professions. Web. 5 Jan. 2016.