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RTS5000
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
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6 points, SCA Band 0 (NATIONAL PRIORITY), 0.125 EFTSLRefer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.
SynopsisThe second of three units dealing with specific planning and treatment protocols applied to a range of primary tumours or as palliative treatment in the presence of metastases this unit introduces a range of more complex diseases, sites and planning and treatment considerations and problems. Simple brachytherapy techniques are addressed and combination therapy with external beam treatment discussed. Planning and treatment problems associated with treatment site and patient shape, more complex stabilisation and critical normal tissues are further developed. Opportunities associated with asymmetry, mono-isocentric techniques and multi modality and 3D imaging and localisation are introduced. Objectives
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate and communicate a broad and critical conceptual understanding of:
Assessment
Two clinical action plans of approximately 1500 words, and accompanying comparative reports of approximately 1500 words (40%) Chief examiner(s)
Associate Professor Marilyn Baird PrerequisitesMMR4000, MMR4010, RTS4010, MMR4012, MMR4020, MMR4022, MMR4023, MMR4024, MMR4025. Co-requisitesMMR5010 |