Abstract Independent check is one of the key measures of quality control (QC) in radiotherapy and is essential for the assurance of radiotherapy accuracy. In recent years, with the application of computer-aided system, the automaticity of independent check, as well as its accuracy and efficiency, increases. Meanwhile, QC has evolved from a device-centered to a process-centered program. Therefore, independent check has been increasingly systematic and specific. This review gives a brief summary of the implementation and development of independent check.
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Bai Sen,Email:baisen@scu.edu.cn
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Shen Jiuling,Li Guangjun,Li Liqin et al. Implementation and development of independent check in radiotherapy[J]. Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology, 2017, 26(6): 715-718.
Shen Jiuling,Li Guangjun,Li Liqin et al. Implementation and development of independent check in radiotherapy[J]. Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology, 2017, 26(6): 715-718.
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