Components of a hyperthermia clinic: Recommendations for staffing, equipment, and treatment monitoring. (February 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Myerson, Robert J.; Moros, Eduardo G.; Diederich, Chris J.; Haemmerich, Dieter; Hurwitz, Mark D.; Hsu, I-C Joe; McGough, Robert J.; Nau, William H.; Straube, William L.; Turner, Paul F.; Vujaskovic, Zeljko; Stauffer, Paul R.
• Is Part Of: International journal of hyperthermia. Volume 30:Number 1(2014)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 5
• Publication Date: 2014-02
• Subjects: Thermotherapy -- Periodicals; 615.832
• DOI: 10.3109/02656736.2013.861520
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0265-6736

Abstract

<abstract> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Like other technically sophisticated medical endeavours, a hyperthermia clinic relies on skilled staffing. Physicians, physicists and technologists perform multiple tasks to ensure properly functioning equipment, appropriate patient selection, and to plan and administer this treatment. This paper reviews the competencies and tasks that are used in a hyperthermia clinic.</p> </abstract>