Improving patient safety in radiation oncology.

William R. Hendee; Michael G. Herman

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Improving patient safety in radiation oncology.

May 13, 2019

Hendee WR, Herman MG.

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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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