Prepare
Explain the purpose of patient-specific positioning aids.
MEDIVEERSETHE PRACTICAL HUBOBSERVE / REASON / EXPLAIN
Positioning and immobilisation
Explain reproducibility in radiotherapy positioning.
Your practical station
A patient finds a positioning aid uncomfortable. Explain the communication and team review required.
Recognise and interpret
Consistent position helps align the planned target with treatment geometry.
- Prepare
- Verify
- Communicate
Verify
Follow the specialist identity, site and image-verification process.
Communicate
Report discomfort or positioning difficulty before proceeding.
At the viva table
Try answering aloud, then open the suggested answer. Examiner questions vary.
01 / Does immobilisation mean restraining without consent?
No. Explain the procedure and address concerns appropriately.
02 / Why avoid changing an aid casually?
It may alter planned geometry.
03 / Does skin marking alone replace all verification?
No. Use the specified verification process.
04 / Who decides treatment setup changes?
The responsible specialist treatment team.