title: Statement on the Scope and Standards of Medical Dosimetry Practice.
abstract: As healthcare delivery systems and technology continue to evolve, the role and responsibilities of the medical dosimetrist need to be delineated. The Scope and Standards of Medical Dosimetry Practice is design to provide a statement of competence in medical practice; define the practice of medical dosimetry; and provide a useful guide for medical dosimetrists and others in evaluating the quality, effectiveness, and appropriateness of health care services provided. In the process of developing the statement, the profession of medical dosimetry and credentialing are described; and a decision-making model to guide medical dosimetrists in determining scope of practice is provided.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage / Q000592:standards*