Strategies for effective physics plan and chart review in radiation therapy: Report of AAPM Task Group 275.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While the review of radiotherapy treatment plans and charts by a medical physicist is a key component of safe, high-quality care, very few specific recommendations currently exist for this task.

Aims

The goal of TG-275 is to provide practical, evidence-based recommendations on physics plan and chart review for radiation therapy. While this report is aimed mainly at medical physicists, others may benefit including dosimetrists, radiation therapists, physicians and other professionals interested in quality management.

Methods

The scope of the report includes photon/electron external beam radiotherapy (EBRT), proton radiotherapy, as well as high-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy for gynecological applications (currently the highest volume brachytherapy service in

SUBMITTER: Ford E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9012523 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature