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"Ionizing Radiation Is Not in My Toolbox": Ethical Collaboration for Emerging Psychiatric Indications in Radiosurgery
1Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NE..
Seminars in Radiation Oncology
|February 28, 2026
Summary
Stereotactic radiosurgery for psychiatric conditions requires careful ethical consideration. Multidisciplinary collaboration is crucial for responsible innovation and patient safety in this investigational field.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Psychiatry
- Radiation Oncology
Background:
- Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is expanding to non-malignant and functional indications.
- Emerging applications include psychiatric disorders, necessitating ethical and educational review.
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