DICOM PS3.3 2024e - Information Object Definitions

C.36.25 RT Treatment Preparation Module

Table C.36.25-1 specifies the Attributes of the RT Treatment Preparation Module, which contain information describing the procedures to prepare the patient for a radiotherapeutic treatment. These procedures may include aligning the patient position, setting up required accessories, such as fixation and shielding devices applied to the patient, administrating medications, etc.

Table C.36.25-1. RT Treatment Preparation Module Attributes

Attribute Name

Tag

Type

Attribute Description

Include Table 10.32-1 “Entity Long Labeling Macro Attributes”.

See Section C.36.25.1.1.

RT Patient Position Scope Sequence

(300A,0784)

1

The RT Radiation Set, RT Radiation Instances or the Treatment Position Groups to which the treatment preparation parameters apply.

Only a single Item shall be included in this Sequence.

>Include Table C.36.2.3.3-1 “RT Patient Position Scope With Legacy Support Macro Attributes”.

RT Treatment Preparation Patient Position Sequence

(300A,078A)

1

The position of the patient at the start of the treatment preparation.

Only a single Item shall be included in this Sequence.

>Include Table C.36.2.3.2-1 “RT Patient Position Macro Attributes”.

Include Table C.36.2.3.4-1 “RT Patient Treatment Preparation Macro Attributes”.


C.36.25.1 RT Treatment Preparation Module Attribute Description

C.36.25.1.1 Treatment Preparation Instruction Description

A free-text description of the treatment preparation instruction, if present, shall be encoded in Attribute Entity Description (3010,0037) of the Entity Labeling Macro.

C.36.25.1.2 Patient Treatment Preparation Procedure (Retired)

See PS3.3-2024b.

DICOM PS3.3 2024e - Information Object Definitions