TABLE 1.

Example simulation orders from radiation oncologists

Sections	Recommended	Optional
Patient information	Patient name, MRN, and DOB
	Informed consent completed
	IED (implantable electronic device)/pregnancy/prior RT treatment (Y/N, then choose from a list)
	Treatment intent (urgent, palliative, definitive, etc.)
	Patient weight over couch weight limit per local policy (Y/N)
Treatment site	Anatomic location
	Bolus needed at simulation
Patient positioning	Supine, prone, lateral decub, frog leg, etc.
	Immobilization device (choose from a list)
	Adaptive planning (eg, resim, use an old isocenter, change immobilization device, etc.)
	Wire markers at simulation
	Special shielding required (Y/N)
	Contrast (oral, IV, urethra, etc.)
	Organ preparation during simulation (full bladder, empty rectum, etc.)
Imaging technique	CT scan extension (super‐infer borders)	MRI and other image modality needed
	Breath‐hold, 4DCT	Image fusion needed
Treatment techniques	photon, electron
	3D (SSD, AP/PA, tangent, etc.), IMRT, SBRT	Treatment delivery system (choose from a list)
IGRT	IGRT method (choose from a list)
	IGRT alignment method (bone, specific organ, or markers)