ACR–AAPM TECHNICAL STANDARD FOR EXTERNAL-BEAM RADIATION THERAPY TREATMENT PLANNING

PREAMBLE

I. INTRODUCTION

II. QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF QUALIFIED MEDICAL PHYSICIST

III. PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS TO BE MONITORED

IV. QUALITY MANAGEMENT

V. SUMMARY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Writing Committee – members represent their societies in the initial and final revision of this practice parameter

Comments Reconciliation Committee

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