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Time-outs
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A Time-out in the context of radiation therapy is a pause
immediately prior to the initiation of patient treatment, and at
any time that a question or potential discrepancy is noted.
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A Time-out generally consists of
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Patient identification by two means
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Identification of the correct treatment site
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Verification of the treatment parameters (energy, etc)
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Patient positioning
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Monitor units
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