Radiation Oncology Quality Assessment Tool: A proposal for a new audit tool in modern radiation oncology.

Introduction: As a consequence of the development of improved treatment techniques and utilisation of digital records in radiation oncology, the RANZCR Peer Review Audit Tool has become outdated. The aim of this internal audit was to objectively evaluate the practice of our radiation oncology department to ensure that patients are being treated according to evidence-based national guidelines through the use of a new self-audit algorithm, the Radiation Oncology Quality Assessment Tool (ROQAT).

Methods: Using ROQAT, a retrospective audit was conducted of patients who received definitive treatment within the first six months (June 2017-November 2017) of opening a new radiation oncology department at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Referral rates to multidisciplinary team meetings: Is there disparity between tumour streams?

Introduction: The multidisciplinary team meeting (MDTM) approach is accepted as standard of care to optimise treatment for patients diagnosed with cancer. This retrospective audit reviews the proportion of patients whose care is being discussed at cancer MDTMs within the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS).

Methods: Patients included were those diagnosed with cancer within the SCHHS between 2010 and 2015, and subsequently referred to a public MDTM for discussion.