Improving patient safety in radiation oncology.

William R Hendee; Michael G Herman

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Improving patient safety in radiation oncology.

March 16, 2011

Hendee WR, Herman MG. Med Phys. 2011;38(1):78-82.

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This commentary discusses radiation safety issues and describes recommendations developed at a conference to reduce errors in radiation therapy.

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