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Practical Radiation Oncology Physics: A Companion to Gunderson & Tepper's Clinical Radiation Oncology, 1e
Sonja Dieterich PhD
Paperback. Elsevier 2015-09-04.
ISBN 9780323262095
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Publisher description
Perfect for radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and residents in both fields, Practical Radiation Oncology Physics provides a concise and practical summary of the current practice standards in therapeutic medical physics. A companion to the fourth edition of Clinical Radiation Oncology, by Drs. Leonard Gunderson and Joel Tepper, this indispensable guide helps you ensure a current, state-of-the art clinical practice.Covers key topics such as relative and in-vivo dosimetry, imaging and clinical imaging, stereotactic body radiation therapy, and brachytherapy.Describes technical aspects and patient-related aspects of current clinical practice.Offers key practice guideline recommendations from professional societies throughout ? including AAPM, ASTRO, ABS, ACR, IAEA, and others. Includes therapeutic applications of x-rays, gamma rays, electron and charged particle beams, neutrons, and radiation from sealed radionuclide sources, plus the equipment associated with their production, use, measurement, and evaluation.Features a "For the Physician" box in each chapter, which summarizes the key points with the most impact on the quality and safety of patient care.Provides a user-friendly appendix with annotated compilations of all relevant recommendation documents.Includes an enhanced Expert Consult eBook with open-ended questions, ideal for self-assessment and highlighting key points from each chapter. Download and search all of the text, figures, and references on any mobile device
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