bestralingsteam

A bestralingsteam is a multidisciplinary group within a radiotherapy department responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering radiotherapy to cancer patients. The team works to ensure accurate dose delivery, treatment safety, and patient-centered care. Treatments may include external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy, delivered alone or in combination with surgery or systemic therapies.

Core members typically include a radiation oncologist, a medical physicist, a dosimetrist, and radiation therapists. Additional members may include oncology nurses, a dietitian, a social worker, and a pharmacist or patient navigator. All members collaborate on treatment planning, imaging, and quality assurance, and they communicate with the patient to explain procedures, risks, and expected outcomes.

Process: After referral, the patient undergoes simulation and imaging to define the treatment volume. The dosimetrist constructs a dose plan under the physician’s prescription, which is then verified by the medical physicist through QA checks before treatment begins. Daily treatments are delivered by radiation therapists, with ongoing monitoring of side effects by nurses. The team maintains thorough documentation and coordinates with other clinicians as needed.

Quality and safety: The bestralingsteam adheres to clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements. Routine machine calibration, dosimetric verification, treatment verification procedures, and incident reporting support safe practice. Regular education and multidisciplinary meetings help update protocols and integrate new techniques, such as image-guided radiotherapy and adaptive planning.

Outcomes: The team aims to maximize tumor control while minimizing toxicity, supporting patients through treatment and follow-up.