Practical and technical considerations in establishing an intraoperative radiation therapy program in the community practice.
The Radiation Oncology Center in Sacramento, California, has developed a procedure for establishing an intraoperative radiation therapy facility in a community practice. The logistics pertaining to personnel, equipment, physical measurements, and quality assurance are presented. Particular emphasis is given to the most effective means of acquiring the large quantity of data needed to ensure a program of acceptable quality.
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Radiation Oncology Center, Sacramento, CA 95819.
Chenery
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Asche
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McPeek
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Hanks
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D005160:Facility Design and Construction; D006764:Hospitals, Community; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation; D013679:Technology, Radiologic