[Retrospective study on the intensification of hypofractionated radiotherapy: The organizational change].

CONCLUSION: A paradox appears between the increase in the total number of patients treated and the decrease in the loading rate of linacs. This shift of workload has an impact on the quality and safety of care and on the organizational and investment strategies. It also has an economic impact where the model of reimbursement is based on per fraction pricing. A reorganization of radiotherapy services is inevitable.
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Source: Cancer Radiotherapie - August 20, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Corbin S, Brusadin G, Rivera S, Bossi A, Deutsch É Tags: Cancer Radiother Source Type: research