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Radiotherapy-induced skin reactions: assessment and management
Samantha Bostock1, Julie Bryan2
1Superintendent Therapy Radiographer, Oncology, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Abstract:
Patients undergoing radiotherapy often experience a skin reaction to their treatment. In an attempt to assist clinicians in the recognition and care of these radiotherapy-induced skin reactions, an assessment and management tool has been designed for use. This patient-focused assessment tool has been distributed across the counties that the authors' trust serves. It has standardised the care of patients with these skin reactions, so that the patients can be treated with the same interventions whether they visit their GP, hospital or district nurse.
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