Radiotherapy education among family physicians and residents.
BACKGROUND
This study was performed to assess radiotherapy education among family physicians.


METHODS
A questionnaire evaluating radiotherapy training and knowledge was given to participants of a palliative care conference.


RESULTS
Thirty-four physicians completed the survey (71% response rate). Major deficiencies in radiotherapy education were identified and 88% of respondents stated that they did not have adequate knowledge. Only 33% had received formal training in radiotherapy and the majority (77%) thought that they would benefit considerably from continuing medical education.


CONCLUSIONS
Better education about radiotherapy is required for family physicians and could lead to increased patient referral for such treatment.
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Northeastern Ontario RegionaL Cancer Centre, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. rajiv.samant@orcc.on.ca
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Tucker
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D000328:Adult; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D008297:Male; D009864:Ontario; D010821:Physicians, Family / Q000193:education*; D011878:Radiotherapy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires