Pub Date : 2006-12-01DOI: 10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60189-4
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Pub Date : 2006-12-01DOI: 10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60188-2
Lori McLeod
{"title":"Lettres au Rédacteur en Chef","authors":"Lori McLeod","doi":"10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60188-2","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60188-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79737,"journal":{"name":"The Canadian journal of medical radiation technology","volume":"37 4","pages":"Page 7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60188-2","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"56694155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2006-12-01DOI: 10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60182-1
John French c.a.t., CMS, M.Sc., FACTRM, CHE
{"title":"Message du Rédacteur en Chef","authors":"John French c.a.t., CMS, M.Sc., FACTRM, CHE","doi":"10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60182-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60182-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79737,"journal":{"name":"The Canadian journal of medical radiation technology","volume":"37 4","pages":"Page 4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60182-1","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136405581","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2006-09-01DOI: 10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60095-5
Perry Choi MS , Ewa Szumacher M.D., M.Ed, FRCP(C) , Lauran Adams RN , Charles Hayter M.D., FRCP(C) , Cyril Danjoux M.D., FRCP(C)
This pilot research project investigates if cancer patients are satisfied with the information they receive about radiotherapy and provides some suggestions how to improve the information patients receive about radiotherapy treatment. A patient survey was developed and administered to follow-up patients to assess their satisfaction with the quality of information they received about radiotherapy. Twenty-five patients were approached and nineteen completed the survey. The patients were very satisfied with the information given. In addition, our patients felt that the “right amount” of information was given and that the information provided was consistent among the team members. However, the information needs of non-English speaking patients need to be explored further. Due to language barrier, many non- English speaking patients were not able to participate in this study. Also, this pilot study helped us to identify areas for improvement. Hopefully, future studies will implement and evaluate these challenges. As we move towards greater patient-centered care, it is important that we customize our practice to meet each patient's needs.
{"title":"Are we addressing patients' needs in radiation oncology practice? Results of patients' satisfaction pilot survey","authors":"Perry Choi MS , Ewa Szumacher M.D., M.Ed, FRCP(C) , Lauran Adams RN , Charles Hayter M.D., FRCP(C) , Cyril Danjoux M.D., FRCP(C)","doi":"10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60095-5","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60095-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This pilot research project investigates if cancer patients are satisfied with the information they receive about radiotherapy and provides some suggestions how to improve the information patients receive about radiotherapy treatment. A patient survey was developed and administered to follow-up patients to assess their satisfaction with the quality of information they received about radiotherapy. Twenty-five patients were approached and nineteen completed the survey. The patients were very satisfied with the information given. In addition, our patients felt that the “right amount” of information was given and that the information provided was consistent among the team members. However, the information needs of non-English speaking patients need to be explored further. Due to language barrier, many non- English speaking patients were not able to participate in this study. Also, this pilot study helped us to identify areas for improvement. Hopefully, future studies will implement and evaluate these challenges. As we move towards greater patient-centered care, it is important that we customize our practice to meet each patient's needs.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":79737,"journal":{"name":"The Canadian journal of medical radiation technology","volume":"37 3","pages":"Pages 7-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60095-5","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"56691520","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2006-09-01DOI: 10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60098-0
Deanne Gusdal BSc, M.Eng
The use of hormone replacement therapy, unopposed estrogen or combined estrogen plus progestin, for postmenopausal women has been debated for many years. It has been used for relief from menopausal symptoms and for protective measures from chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. There have been observational studies and randomized clinical trials undertaken to determine the benefits and risks of these therapies. There are no definite answers among the trials and there are some discrepancies. The major findings, however, have been an increase in breast and endometrial or ovarian cancer, an increase in coronary heart disease, stroke and thromboembolism, a decrease in colorectal cancer, a decrease in bone fractures and an improvement in menopausal symptoms. The current, overall recommendation to women is not to use hormone replacement therapy as a long-term protective measure, but after individual consideration, it may be appropriate on a short-term basis for relief of menopausal symptoms.
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Pub Date : 2006-09-01DOI: 10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60101-8
Jonathan W.K. Lee Ph.D.
{"title":"Clinical and Research Updates","authors":"Jonathan W.K. Lee Ph.D.","doi":"10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60101-8","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60101-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79737,"journal":{"name":"The Canadian journal of medical radiation technology","volume":"37 3","pages":"Pages 39-44"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60101-8","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"56691535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2006-09-01DOI: 10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60092-X
Fairoeza Weber-Hoar
{"title":"Lettre au Rédacteur en Chef","authors":"Fairoeza Weber-Hoar","doi":"10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60092-X","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60092-X","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79737,"journal":{"name":"The Canadian journal of medical radiation technology","volume":"37 3","pages":"Page 5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60092-X","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"103813338","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2006-09-01DOI: 10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60104-3
Rita Eyer
{"title":"The 14th World Congress, Denver, Colorado June 2006","authors":"Rita Eyer","doi":"10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60104-3","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60104-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79737,"journal":{"name":"The Canadian journal of medical radiation technology","volume":"37 3","pages":"Pages 49-50"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60104-3","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"56691606","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2006-09-01DOI: 10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60105-5
Daphne Wetmore
{"title":"Bone Densitometry for Technologists - Second Edition","authors":"Daphne Wetmore","doi":"10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60105-5","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60105-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79737,"journal":{"name":"The Canadian journal of medical radiation technology","volume":"37 3","pages":"Page 51"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60105-5","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"56691613","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2006-09-01DOI: 10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60090-6
John French c.a.t., CMS, M.Sc., FACTRM, CHE
{"title":"Message du Rédacteur en Chef","authors":"John French c.a.t., CMS, M.Sc., FACTRM, CHE","doi":"10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60090-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60090-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79737,"journal":{"name":"The Canadian journal of medical radiation technology","volume":"37 3","pages":"Page 4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0820-5930(09)60090-6","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"137282764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}