EHR523 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Nuclear Medicine, Positron, Radiography
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Gp: screening and diagnosis, referral, treatment, coordination of care, continuity of care, provision of information, provision of support to the patient and family, keep gp informed offer to attend mdt meetings or inform in a timely manner. Pathologist: examines tissues and cells during biopsy or surgery, can confirm diagnosis of cancer, determine aggressiveness, determine size of cancer, evaluate success of treatment. Gallium scans: find tumors and determine stage, evaluate treatment, determine metastases. Medical oncologist: typically will specialise in a certain type of cancer in large cities, typically determines and administers chemotherapy treatments. Haematologist: haematologists are experts in management of blood disorders including those in blood forming organs (bone marrow, spleen and lymphoid tissues) Surgeon: biopsy"s for diagnosis, completion of required surgeries, many health professional will make up the surgery team, works closely with pathologist and medical oncologist. Nursing staff: varied roles depending on their experience, advanced education, and specialized certification, giving a physical examination, delivering chemotherapy.
