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'With great power comes great responsibility': An impetus for quality and safety in radiation oncology
Madhavi Chilkuri1,2, Jeremy Millar3,4, Gerard Adams5
1Radiation Oncology, Townsville University Hospital, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.
Abstract:
Strict quality control and vigilance at every step is essential to maintain rigour and ensure quality and safety in radiation oncology. The scientific knowledge and technological capabilities we possess give us enormous power to deliver specialised and complex treatments and improve health outcomes for our cancer patients. However, this requires development of whole system performance and its evaluation against established standards and benchmarks. It calls for organisational commitment and active participation of managers and clinical teams in quality improvement initiatives. In addition to medical physicists and radiation therapist, radiation oncologists, including trainees, must accept important leadership responsibilities to maintain a positive safety culture.
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