External Beam Radiotherapy
External Beam Radiotherapy is the most frequently used form of Radiotherapy, where an external source of radiation is pointed at a particular part of the body.
Description
External Beam Radiotherapy is a CLINICAL INTERVENTION.
External Beam Radiotherapy is the most frequently used form of Radiotherapy, where an external source of radiation is pointed at a particular part of the body.
For further information on External Beam Radiotherapy, see the National Cancer Institute website at: External Beam Radiation Therapy for Cancer.
Also Known As
This NHS business definition is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Teletherapy |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Attribute | CANCER TREATMENT MODALITY | references in description External Beam Radiotherapy |
| Data Element | CANCER TREATMENT MODALITY | references in description External Beam Radiotherapy |
| Data Element | CANCER TREATMENT MODALITY (REGISTRATION) | references in description External Beam Radiotherapy |
| Attribute | CANCER TREATMENT MODALITY FOR REGISTRATION | references in description External Beam Radiotherapy |
| NHS Business Definition | External Beam Radiotherapy | references in description External Beam Radiotherapy |
| Attribute | PLANNED CANCER TREATMENT TYPE | references in description External Beam Radiotherapy |
| Data Element | PLANNED CANCER TREATMENT TYPE | references in description External Beam Radiotherapy |
| Data Element | RADIOTHERAPY PRESCRIBED BEAM ENERGY | references in description External Beam Radiotherapy |
| Attribute | RADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT MODALITY | references in description External Beam Radiotherapy |
| Data Element | RADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT MODALITY | references in description External Beam Radiotherapy |
| NHS Business Definition | Radiotherapy | references in description External Beam Radiotherapy |
| Data Set | Radiotherapy Data Set | references in description External Beam Radiotherapy |
