A case for regionalisation of radiation oncology services.
The provision of radiation oncology services in Australia has been a source of concern and difficulty for governments for many years. This paper examines the requirements for a regional radiation oncology service. For this to operate effectively and efficiently, it is necessary to have appropriate equipment which is adequately staffed; an adequate population in the catchment area of the service, and adequate specialist support services that can be involved in the diagnosis and management of people with cancer.
Franklin
I
I
Queensland Radium Institute, Royal Brisbane Hospital.
D001315:Australia; D002391:Catchment Area, Health; D006801:Humans; D008495:Medical Oncology / Q000592:standards; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D016522:Oncology Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling; D012041:Regional Medical Programs; D000078329:Workforce