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Patient Care in Stereotactic Radiosurgery

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The intention of this chapter is to provide basic guidelines surrounding the patient process in relation to stereotactic radiosurgery, with the goal of providing a seamless and pleasant experience for the patient and staff. Although the role of the registered nurse (RN) is highlighted, additional disciplines may gain insight into the patient perspective. Expectantly, valuable information will be gained not only for those opening a new center but for the established site as well. Various methods of stereotactic radiosurgery have been developed over the past several years, but essentially the mechanics are similar. This author’s experience is with the Leksell Gamma Knife, and therefore this will be the equipment referenced in this chapter.

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  1. Gamma Knife Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA

    Terri F. Biggins RN, BSN (Patient Care Coordinator)

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  1. Department of Neurosurgery, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA

    Lawrence S. Chin MD (Professor and Chairman) (Professor and Chairman)

  2. Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland Medical School, Baltimore, MD, USA

    William F. Regine MD (Professor and Chairman) (Professor and Chairman)

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Biggins, T.F. (2008). Patient Care in Stereotactic Radiosurgery. In: Chin, L.S., Regine, W.F. (eds) Principles and Practice of Stereotactic Radiosurgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-71070-9_71

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