Light Therapy
Light Therapy (also known as Phototherapy) is the treatment of disease with certain types of light.
Description
Light Therapy is a CLINICAL INTERVENTION.
Light Therapy (also known as Phototherapy) is the treatment of disease with certain types of light.
Light Therapy can be given using lasers, LED (Light Emitting Diode), fluorescent lamps, and ultraviolet or infrared radiation.
For further information on Light Therapy, see the National Cancer Institute website.
Also Known As
This NHS business definition is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Phototherapy |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Element | CANCER TREATMENT MODALITY | references in description Light Therapy |
| Attribute | CANCER TREATMENT MODALITY | references in description Light Therapy |
| Data Element | CANCER TREATMENT MODALITY (REGISTRATION) | references in description Light Therapy |
| Attribute | CANCER TREATMENT MODALITY FOR REGISTRATION | references in description Light Therapy |
| NHS Business Definition | Light Therapy | references in description Light Therapy |
| Attribute | PHOTOTHERAPY RECEIVED INDICATOR | references in description Light Therapy |
| Data Element | PHOTOTHERAPY RECEIVED INDICATOR | references in description Light Therapy |
