Advances in artificial intelligence-based methods have led to the development and
publication of numerous systems for auto-segmentation in radiotherapy. These systems …

Introduction Inter‐observer variability (IOV) in target volume and organ‐at‐risk (OAR)
delineation is a source of potential error in radiation therapy treatment. The aims of this study …

This report is part of a series of white papers commissioned for the American Society for
Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Board of Directors as part of ASTRO's Target Safely …

Purpose Peer review is a recommended component of quality assurance in radiation
oncology; however, it is resource-intensive and its effect on patient care is not well …

Purpose Our department has a long-established comprehensive quality assurance (QA)
planning clinic for patients undergoing radiation therapy (RT) for head and neck cancer. Our …

Peer review in radiotherapy is an essential step in clinical quality assurance to avoid
planning-related errors that can impact on patient safety and treatment outcomes. Despite …

Introduction: Although the value of peer review is increasingly recognized, there is little
research documenting its impact in the setting of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) …

Purpose Peer review during physician chart rounds is a major quality assurance and patient
safety step in radiation oncology. However, the effectiveness of chart rounds in detecting …

Purpose Physician peer review seeks to improve the quality of care through the evaluation
of physician performance, specifically medical decision making and technical expertise. To …

PURPOSE: Quality assurance (QA) programs aim to identify inconsistencies that may
compromise patient care. Radiation treatment planning is a well-documented source of …