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Radiation Therapy Safety: The Critical Role of the Radiation Therapist.
Odle TG, Rosier N. Albuquerque, NM: American Society of Radiologic Technologists Education and Research Foundation; 2012.

Summarizing the role of radiation therapists and challenges they face, this white paper details best practices in training, skills assessment, workplace culture, and workplace staffing to address safety concerns in radiation therapy.
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