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The importance of definitions
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Increasingly complex treatments
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IMRT, SABR/SBRT and new delivery systems
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Need common methodology
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Uniform practice within and between departments
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Common language
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Allows comparison of patient outcomes using
different techniques and dose prescriptions
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Aids safe implementation of new techniques and dose
prescriptions
ESSENTIAL FOR SAFE DELIVERY OF
RADIATION
Need consistent and unambiguous treatment summary