WIIFM as a Radiation Therapy Student

A response to the WIIFM Activity
created by Rahul Mohla (@rmohla)

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What’s in it for me? The first thing that comes to mind is the lack of humility in this question. However, that is easy for me to say as I have “been there and done that” as it were. One cannot blame a student because they still have to see the forest for the trees and need to understand the importance of their role as a health care worker. The ultimate goal for a HSW is patient centered care. So you ask, what’s in it for me? As the former indicates, the curing or relieving of symptoms of a cancer patient for us radiation therapists. We can do this by:

  • explaining safe practices, and their integration into the workplace and practice
  • learning management systems
  • managing individualized care plans
  • collaborating effectively in an interprofessional team, developing optimal strategies for patients
  • delivering prescribed radiation
  • applying critical thinking at all times
    • All based on your knowledge, skills, behaviour and judgment gained from being a student
  • engaging in reflective practice (self-assessment), to continue to push the boundaries of healthcare and your own as a health care worker
    • Evaluate your own strengths and challenges
  • continuous professional development
  • becoming an advocate for patients, and engaging them in their care
  • taking responsibility for our actions à your learning and ultimately your delivery of care

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