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High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy Quality Assurance: A Practical Guide

Wilkinson, D.A., (2006) High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy Quality Assurance: A Practical Guide. Biomedical Imaging and Intervention Journal, 2 (2).

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Cleveland Clinic Foundation, USA, Dept. of Radiation Oncology

Abstract

The widespread adoption of high dose rate brachytherapy with its inherent dangers necessitates adoption of appropriate quality assurance measures to minimize risks to both patients and medical staff. This paper is aimed at assisting someone who is establishing a new program or revising one already in place into adhere to the recently issued Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USA) regulations and the guidelines from the American Association of Physicists in Medicine.

Item Type:Journal
Keywords:High Dose Rate Brachytherapy, Quality Assurance
Subjects:R Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing
ID Code:4502

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