[Use of a microcomputer system in radiotherapy (author's transl)]

The authors report their experiences with the successful use of a microcomputers system in radiotherapy. A self-developed programme allowing the calculation of depth dose and irradiation times in telecobalt therapy is given as an example for the application of this system. The authors put stress on a simple handling (video dialogue) and a written documentation. The programme can easily be modified for the use of other telecobalt devices.