title: The 2009 survey of therapy equipment and dosimetry practices in Australian radiotherapy centres.
abstract: The results of a recent survey of Australian radiotherapy centres are presented. A total of 56 treatment centres were identified, operating 139 linacs, 26 kV units and 25 remote afterloaders. Of these centres, 51 participated in the survey (91%). Results are presented which summarize the beam qualities, dosimetry protocols, ion chambers and treatment modalities in clinical use. The results provide a snapshot of the equipment and practices used in radiotherapy in Australia in 2009.
authors.affiliation: Ionising Radiation Section, Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency, 619 Lower Plenty Road, Yallambie, VIC 3085, Australia.
authors.forename: Rhonda L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: Duncan J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Butler
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000295:instrumentation; D003625:Data Collection; D004583:Electrons / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D010315:Particle Accelerators / Q000295:instrumentation; D017785:Photons / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011874:Radiometry / Q000379:methods*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011880:Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted