A systems approach to evaluating ionizing radiation: six focus areas to improve quality, efficiency, and patient safety.

Jonathan B. Perlin; Laura Mower; Chris Bushe

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A systems approach to evaluating ionizing radiation: six focus areas to improve quality, efficiency, and patient safety.

June 24, 2015

Perlin JB, Mower L, Bushe C. J Healthc Qual. 2015;37(3):173-188.

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Radiation therapy has been described as an emerging patient safety issue due to harm associated with its use. This commentary describes a comprehensive analysis that identified risks related to ionizing radiation delivery and recommends solutions to enhance its safety.

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