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KWARTA (Quality Assurance in the Radiotherapy centres of the Antwerp province): Quality control of the contract therapy machine and treatment planning system

De Ost et al., 1995

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10182380983113142529
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De Ost B
Schaeken B
Vanregemorter J
Bellekens L
Cardoen R
Pieters D
Goossens H
Haest K
Mertens N
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During the first year of the provincial QA project, joint procedures were set up for the routine quality control of linear accelerators, Cobalt treatment machines and simulators. A set of standard forms was produced for use in all centres, respecting the differences in each …
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