Radiation Oncology Practices Owned by Private Companies? Does Corporate Medicine Work in Radiation Oncology?

John Leung

Abstract

• Radiation oncology practised in public hospitals or private practice. • Adelaide Radiotherapy Centre is sole private practice provider of services in South Australia. • Corporate medicine not involved in radiation oncology. • Adelaide Radiotherapy Centre bought out by private company in 2008. • Rationale, benefits and disadvantages discussed.