Patterns of Practice in Canadian Radiation Treatment Centres: Results of a National Survey

PURPOSE: Radiation therapy has changed rapidly over the past decade due to the application of technological advances. A survey was conducted of radiation treatment centres in Canada to establish current patterns of practice across the country. Areas of inquiry included treatment techniques and image verification, as well as roles and responsibilities of radiation therapists (RTs). METHODS AND MATERIALS: In January 2016, a survey was sent to …