QLD-CPC: Diagnostic & Therapeutic Service Provision
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| Queensland offers both public and private Radiation Oncology services Click for details |
| The Primary aim of this Domain is to facilitate the planned expansion of Linear Accelerator provision throughout Queensland, from the current level of 24 to 40 by 2012. |
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Facilitation of shorter lead-times for implementation of cutting-edge therapeutic technologies and procedures, e.g.:
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IMRT, Cone Beam CT, Tomotherapy etc |
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Enhanced Brachytherapy |
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Novel Dosimetry regimes including Portal Imaging and Gel Dosimetry |
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Development and clinical integration of novel diagnostic technologies and procedures, e.g. :
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Expansion of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) service |
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State-of-the-art PET-CT/MRI |
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Strive towards continuity of procedures, systems and processes throughout Queensland, ultimately investigating the potential to provide a State-Wide service where appropriate. |
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| The Key Performance Indicators will be |
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Routine implementation of state-of-the-art technologies and procedures |
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Quantifiable improvement in clinical management of the oncology patient |
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Improved integration and efficiency throughout Queensland |
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