ACPSEM position paper on ROMP scope of practice and staffing levels for magnetic resonance linear accelerators.

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this position paper is to outline the ACPSEM recommendations on Medical Physicist scope of practice and staffing levels, as they relate to the use of dedicated MRI-Linacs in the treatment of patients. A core function of Medical Physicists is to safely implement changes in medical practice via the introduction of new technology and to ensure high quality radiation oncology services are provided to patients. Determining the feasibility of MRI-Linacs in any existing setting, or in establishing a new site, mandates the knowledge and services of Radiation Oncology Medical Physicists (ROMPs) as the Qualified Experts within this setting. ROMPs are key members of the multi-disciplinary team which will be required to steer the successful establishment of MRI Linac infrastructure with

SUBMITTER: Marsh L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10209343 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature