ACR–AAPM TECHNICAL STANDARD FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY PHYSICS FOR EXTERNAL-BEAM THERAPY

PREAMBLE

INTRODUCTION

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QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONNEL

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RESPONSIBLITIES OF PERSONNEL

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EQUIPMENT

QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

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NEW PROCEDURES

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DOCUMENTATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

IX.

PEER REVIEW

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