Resources for Referring Physicians: Supporting Your Practice & Patients

At Minneapolis Radiation Oncology (MRO), we are dedicated to being a comprehensive partner for referring physicians. Beyond providing advanced radiation therapy, we offer valuable resources to support your practice and empower your patients with essential information. Our goal is to make the referral process seamless and ensure your patients feel informed and confident every step of the way.

Patient Education: Empowering Your Patients

Help your patients feel informed and confident about their treatment journey with our comprehensive educational materials. These resources are designed to supplement your conversations, providing clarity and support:

• Understanding Radiation Therapy: Detailed guides explaining what radiation therapy is, how it works, different treatment types, and what patients can expect.
• Side Effect Management: Practical advice and tips for managing potential side effects, including dietary recommendations, skin care guidelines, and fatigue management strategies.
• “What to Expect” Checklists: Simple, easy-to-follow checklists outlining the steps from initial consultation to treatment completion.
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Comprehensive lists of common questions and answers regarding appointments, insurance, care teams, and treatment specifics.

Clinic Support: Essential Resources for Your Practice

Streamline your referral process and enhance the patient experience with our convenient “leave-behind” materials for your clinic. These resources serve as quick references and tangible reminders of the comprehensive, convenient care available at MRO:

• MRO Service Brochures: Concise overviews of MRO’s specialized radiation therapy services.
• Physician Contact Cards: Easy-to-reference cards with direct contact information for MRO’s radiation oncologists and referral coordinators.
• Patient Referral Pads: Convenient pads for quick and easy patient referrals, pre-filled with essential MRO contact details.
• Location Guides: Maps and addresses of all 11 MRO convenient locations.
• “Why Choose MRO” Summaries: Brief, impactful documents summarizing the key benefits of referring to MRO.

To request a supply of these patient education materials and clinic leave-behinds, please contact your dedicated MRO Physician Relations representative or call our main referral line. We look forward to supporting you and your patients.