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Faculty Publications
The Faculty's commitment to quality, continuous improvement and best practice is generally reflected in the Faculty activities. The Faculty has developed a number of key position papers with the view to achieving higher quality standard.
Position Paper on Techniques and Technologies in Radiation Oncology - 2012 Horizon Scan Australia
The aim of the paper is to inform cancer professionals, health professionals, health administrators, consumers and interested individuals about the techniques used for safe delivery of high quality radiotherapy. The Position Paper will be reviewed and updated every year in line with the Horizon Scan.
It is the Faculty position that timely patient access to appropriate radiotherapy treatment techniques is of paramount importance. Service planning and reimbursement should be centred on essential radiotherapy techniques.
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Faculty Guidelines for Medical and Dosimetry Record Storage
This guideline is based on a current Faculty policy on Medical and Dosimetry Record Storage Requirements for Radiation Oncolocy, which was developed and approved in 2005. The Faculty Quality Improvement Committee reviewed and updated the policy and changed the document name to Guidelines.
This guideline describes the specific short and long-term documentation storage needs in Radiation Oncology, for both hard-copy and electronic storage media.
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Position Paper on the Evidence Base for Multiple Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) - A Quality Perspective
This position paper summarises the current evidence (as of 2011) around both Single and Multiple dynamic arc therapy also known as Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT). The aim of the paper is to inform cancer professionals, consumers and interested individuals and to put forward a quality-focused perspective.
As a technique, VMAT can be of particular benefit for patients with prostate cancer. Recent research also highlights benefits of using VMAT to treat brain tumours.
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Report on Contemporary Practice: the number of new patients per year
The existing benchmark for a radiation oncologist’s caseload of 250 new patient consultations per year was formulated over 20 years ago. To form a more current view on the matter of new patient caseload, the Faculty included a number of pertinent questions in the 2010 Workforce Survey. Based on the workforce survey results and following the wide consultation with the Faculty membership, the Faculty, through its Economics and Workforce Committee, developed a ‘Report on Contemporary Practice: the number of new patients per year’.
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Position Paper on Local Radiation Oncology Fellowship Positions
Fellowships are a highly desirable component of post-graduate training through which radiation oncologists develop important clinical and research skills that allow them to remain at the forefront of cancer management and research, thereby ensuring that Australian and New Zealand cancer patients receive the best possible care. The Faculty views the development of sustainable fellowship programs within Australia and New Zealand as a key priority in achieving our vision of an innovative, world class radiation oncology specialty for Australia and New Zealand.
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Position Paper on Breast Cancer and Late Effects following Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
The Faculty is pleased to present its Position Paper on the important matter of breast cancer and late effects following Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The paper describes the rationale for the follow up of female patients who have had supra-diaphragmatic radiotherapy for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and a possible strategy for those lost to follow-up.
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Position Paper ‘IGRT – A Quality Imperative’
The evidence base to support the routine use of IGRT (Image Guided Radiation Therapy) in the practice of contemporary radiotherapy is substantive. The Position Paper outlines the rationale and the considered Faculty position that Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) will become the standard of radiation oncology practice in the future. It is a quality imperative.
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Faculty Guidelines for Informed Consent
The Guidelines for Informed Consent represent the Faculty’s view on the pivotal matter of patients’ consent to receive radiation treatment. The Guidelines highlight the principles underlying informed and valid consent, and the importance of clear communication between doctors and patients.
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