Radiation Oncologist

Description

Investigates, diagnoses and treats patients with cancer using radiation therapy for both curative and palliative purposes.

Description

This unit group covers Medical Practitioners not elsewhere classified. It includes Dermatologists, Emergency Medicine Specialists, Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Ophthalmologists, Pathologists, Radiation Oncologists and Radiologists.

Tasks include

• Examines patients to determine the nature and extent of disease after referral from general medical practitioners and other medical specialists
• Provides patient-centred plans and prescribes radiation to treat cancer
• Oversees radiation treatment and assesses treatment progress
• Manages side effects and symptoms of radiation
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop treatment plans for complex cases