An Examination of Supervisory Structures in Canadian Radiation Therapy Departments Using National Phone Interviews

Patterns of Practice in Canadian Radiation Treatment Centres: Results of a National Survey

“…This could result in increased workload and a lack of role clarity and recognition. Indeed, a recent examination of supervisory roles in Canadian Radiation Therapy departments [27] found that those working in supervisory roles in radiation therapy have experienced an increase in the administrative portion of their work and find managing both the clinical and administrative aspects of supervisory roles challenging. Bolderston et al [27] surmised that radiation therapy departments in Canada may be operating with an out-of-date supervisory structure.…”

Response to Letter to the Editor

“…We would like to thank the authors for their very kind remarks regarding our article, which presented the results of a 3-year project evaluating the unit supervisor roles at the British Columbia Cancer Agency (BCCA). A previous article related to this evaluation [1] showed national similarities with comparable roles and demonstrated an emerging tension when radiation therapists move away from solely clinical responsibilities to assume an increasing administrative workload. Our second article further confirms that many unit supervisors at BCCA view themselves as clinicians first and managers second.…”