Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8784800 | Advances in Radiation Oncology | 2018 | 22 Pages |
Abstract
HF is underutilized despite equivalent local control, superior toxicity profile, and noninferior late effects. Our study demonstrates the possibility of achieving high levels of utilization in a large, multisite, outpatient setting. Factors responsible may include default rules established through the development of consensus-based treatment directives, peer review by faculty, and strong financial leadership to implement HF when indicated. To our knowledge, this is the first example of combining both consensus-based treatment directives and prospective contouring rounds in an attempt to change practice patterns.
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Philip MD, Louis MD, Lucille MD,