Author Description
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A Doody's Core Title for 2011! All new expanded edition provides step-by-step guidelines on performing the technical aspects of radiation therapyImportant new coverage includes treatment preparation, 3-D treatment planning, dosimetry, new technologies, documentation, and quality assurance. In addition, you'll find added treatment planning guidelines by body region, and an expanded art program including many new 4-color illustrations.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text serves as a comprehensive technical manual for the precise execution of radiation therapy planning in clinical oncology settings. Gunilla Bentel, an established authority in the field, synthesizes complex physics and clinical requirements into a structured pedagogical framework. The work provides a systematic approach to treatment preparation, ensuring that practitioners can navigate the technical demands of modern radiotherapy with accuracy and consistency.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed protocols for 3-D treatment planning and dosimetry
- Step-by-step guidelines for treatment preparation and documentation
- Clinical planning strategies categorized by specific body regions
- Updated quality assurance methodologies and technological integration
Scope Limits
- Does not cover the biological mechanisms of cancer progression
- Does not provide clinical diagnostic advice for patient management
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals and students frequently identify this work as a foundational technical resource for radiation therapists. Experts highlight the text for its practical utility and the clarity of its expanded illustrative program in clinical training environments.
Page Count:
643
Publication Date:
1995-10-22
Publisher:
McGraw Hill / Medical
ISBN-10:
0070051151
ISBN-13:
9780070051157
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