How should multiple plans for the same patient be managed in Radiant?

• A. Each plan should be versioned, linked to the correct treatment course, and clearly labeled as active or legacy.
• B. All plans should be merged into a single master plan.
• C. Older plans should be deleted after the new plan is created.
• D. Plans should be created without linkage to the course.

Answer: (A)

Managing multiple plans for the same patient in Radiant hinges on keeping a clear, traceable history and ensuring the correct plan is used for the right course. The best approach is to version each plan, link it to the correct treatment course, and clearly label it as active or legacy. Versioning records every change without overwriting previous plans, preserving an audit trail and allowing reversion if needed. Linking to the course places the plan in the proper workflow and ensures it aligns with the specific course’s prescriptions and constraints. Labeling as active or legacy distinguishes the current plan from past iterations, so clinicians know which to apply now and which to reference for history.

Merging plans into a single master plan would blur course-specific details. Deleting older plans removes valuable history and auditing capability. Creating plans without linkage to a course breaks traceability and risks applying the wrong plan to a course.