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Practical Radiation Oncology Physics: A Companion to Gunderson & Tepper's Clinical Radiation Oncology - Softcover

Dieterich PhD MBA FAAPM, Sonja; Ford PhD FAAPM, Eric; Pavord BS MS, Daniel; Zeng MD, Jing

 
9780323262095: Practical Radiation Oncology Physics: A Companion to Gunderson & Tepper's Clinical Radiation Oncology
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0323262090 ISBN 13: 9780323262095
Publisher: Elsevier, 2015

Synopsis

Perfect for radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and residents in both fields, Practical Radiation Oncology Physics provides a concise and practical summary of the current practice standards in therapeutic medical physics. A companion to the fourth edition of Clinical Radiation Oncology, by Drs. Leonard Gunderson and Joel Tepper, this indispensable guide helps you ensure a current, state-of-the art clinical practice.

  • Covers key topics such as relative and in-vivo dosimetry, imaging and clinical imaging, stereotactic body radiation therapy, and brachytherapy
  • Describes technical aspects and patient-related aspects of current clinical practice
  • Offers key practice guideline recommendations from professional societies throughout - including AAPM, ASTRO, ABS, ACR, IAEA, and others
  • Includes therapeutic applications of x-rays, gamma rays, electron and charged particle beams, neutrons, and radiation from sealed radionuclide sources, plus the equipment associated with their production, use, measurement, and evaluation
  • Features a "For the Physician" box in each chapter, which summarizes the key points with the most impact on the quality and safety of patient care
  • Provides a user-friendly appendix with annotated compilations of all relevant recommendation documents
  • Includes an enhanced Expert Consult eBook with open-ended questions, ideal for self-assessment and highlighting key points from each chapter. Download and search all of the text, figures, and references on any mobile device

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The essential companion to Clinical Radiation Oncology.

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Publisher
Elsevier
Publication date
2015
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0323262090
ISBN 13 
9780323262095
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
384