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Writing software for the clinic

I I Rosen1

  • 1Department of Radiation Physics, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston 77030, USA. irosen@notes.mdacc.tmc.edu

Medical Physics
|April 21, 1998
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Medical physicists can minimize software errors by following best practices in design, implementation, and testing. Adhering to these software development processes improves quality and reduces maintenance for clinical applications.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Physics
  • Software Engineering

Background:

  • Medical physicists develop software for scientific, educational, and clinical use.
  • Software errors in clinical settings can lead to patient harm, while errors in other applications waste resources.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline best practices for software development to reduce errors and improve quality.
  • To emphasize the importance of a structured development process for medical software.

Main Methods:

  • The study details a four-step software development process: specifications, design, implementation, and testing.
  • Key practices include simple design, extensive documentation, continuous testing, and planning for upgrades and unexpected use.

Main Results:

  • Implementing these practices can significantly reduce software errors and improve overall quality.

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  • Thorough testing, especially continuous testing during development, is crucial for identifying and fixing errors efficiently.

    • Conclusions:

    • While error-free software is unattainable, adopting robust development and testing methodologies is essential for medical physics applications.
    • Investing additional effort in testing and validation is critical for ensuring the reliability and safety of clinical software.