Quality and Safety in Radiation Oncology is the first book to provide an authoritative and evidence-based guide to the understanding and implementation of quality and safety procedures in radiation oncology practice. Alongside the rapid growth of technology and radiotherapy treatment options for cancer in recent years, quality and safety standards are not only of the utmost importance but best practices ensuring quality and safety are crucial aspect of modern radiation oncology training. A detailed exploration and review of these standards is a necessary part of radiation oncologist's professional competency, both in the clinical setting and at the study table while preparing for board review and MOC exams.

Part I. Basic Concepts in Quality, Value, and Safety1. An Overview of the Concept of 'Quality' in Medicine2. The Concept of 'Value' in Medicine3. Systems Engineering and Process Control4. Error Prevention and Risk Management5. Quality, Value, and the Assessment of New TechnologyPart II. Quality in Radiation Physics1. Equipment & Software Commissioning (and Upgrades)2. Equipment & Software Quality Assurance3. Quality Considerations in EBRT Simulation and Treatment Planning4. Quality Considerations in Brachytherapy5. Quality Considerations in Proton and Particle Therapy6. Quality Assurance and Verification of Treatment7. Special Procedures and EquipmentPart III. Quality in the Clinical Practice Setting1. The Impact of Incidents: Reporting, Investigating and Improving2. Error Identification and Analysis: FMEA, RCA3. Making Metrics Matter4. Engaging the Entire Team5. Training: How to Teach Quality6. Quality from the Patients' Perspective7. Worksheets, Documentation and ChecklistsPart IV: Case Examples: Practical Approaches and Pitfalls