Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Volume 39, Issue 1 , Pages 16-22 , March 2008

Development of Dual Language Information Cards as a Tool for Communication Between Radiation Therapists and Cantonese-Speaking Patients Undergoing Radiation Treatments for Head-and-Neck Cancer

  • Jenny Soo, MEd, RTT, BSc

      Affiliations

    • British Columbia Cancer Agency, Radiation Therapy, Vancouver Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia
    • ,
  • Stephanie Aldridge, RTT, BSc, MEd

      Affiliations

    • British Columbia Cancer Agency, Radiation Therapy, Vancouver Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia
    • British Columbia Institute of Technology School of Health Sciences, Burnaby, British Columbia
    • ,
  • John French, ACT, CMS, MSc, FCAMRT, CHE

      Affiliations

    • British Columbia Cancer Agency, Radiation Therapy, Vancouver Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +604-877-6000 x2780; fax: +604-708-2131.
    • ,
  • Alison Mitchell, RTT, BSc(Hons)

      Affiliations

    • British Columbia Cancer Agency, Radiation Therapy, Vancouver Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia

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PII: S1939-8654(08)00004-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jmir.2008.01.003

Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Volume 39, Issue 1 , Pages 16-22 , March 2008

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