Figure 9.7 are relative to the reference point and can be applied at the first treatment in order to align precisely the isocentre to the target. The shift coordinate method is commonly used in a busy department where there is limited time to wait until targets are contoured or where the oncologist is not available during the scanning session.

Figure 9.7 BEV/DRR with shift information.

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