Radiotherapy education among family physicians and residents

Abstract

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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training adult female human male medical education questionnaire Humans Internship and Residency Article general practitioner resident Educational Measurement Ontario continuing education radiotherapy Education, Medical, Continuing priority journal cancer radiotherapy Physicians, Family Questionnaires

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Radiation Treatment Program, The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, Ottawa, ON, Canada

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Radiotherapy education among family physicians and residents

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