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Role of the radiation oncology nurse
1Oncology Services, Duke University Hospital, Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC 27710, USA. gosse001@mc.duke.edu
Objectives:
To discuss the role of the radiation oncology nurse as changes in technology and treatment impact care delivery.
Data Sources:
Published articles and texts, professional organizations, and the authors' experience.
Conclusion:
Patients receiving cancer treatment today face a myriad of treatment options that can be delivered over days, weeks, and months. As treatments become more complex and standard chemotherapy regimens are combined with new agents and targeted agents, radiation oncology nurses need to have the knowledge and skills to accurately assess and intervene. The radiation oncology nurse is the cornerstone of patient advocacy, care, and education.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
Changes in treatment and technology continue to drive cancer care. Radiation oncology nurses need to collaborate with colleagues and incorporate evidence into practice.
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