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Conclusions
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In radiotherapy a high dose is delivered to the tumor
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Carries risk of severe complications
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Must be delivered safely and accurately
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Dose should be delivered within
±
5% of the prescribed
dose
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Considering other uncertainties this leaves
±
3% for
dosimetry
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QA can improve survival
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Risk analysis is a useful tool to prevent adverse events