Open AccessWhat is the best way to support patients undergoing radiation therapy?
Author(s) -
Halkett Georgia,
O'Connor Moira
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of medical radiation sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.484
H-Index - 18
eISSN - 2051-3909
pISSN - 2051-3895
DOI - 10.1002/jmrs.100
Subject(s) - radiation therapist , radiation therapy , medicine , medical education , health professionals , health care , surgery , political science , law
This editorial explores ways of providing support to patients undergoing radiation therapy. We highlight the importance of preparing patients and their families for radiation therapy. We also emphasise that patients with children need to be supported and be given advice on communicating with their children. Survivorship and treatment follow‐up are also discussed.