Pourel N, Meyrieux C, Lisbona A. Quality/risk management system in radiotherapy: Changes afoot.
Cancer Radiother 2021;
26:14-19. [PMID:
34953695 DOI:
10.1016/j.canrad.2021.10.004]
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Abstract
The French sanitary and regulatory context in which radiotherapy centres are comprised is evolving. Risk and quality management systems are currently adapting to these evolutions. The French nuclear safety agency (ASN) decision of July 1st 2008 on quality assurance obligations in radiotherapy has reached 10 years of age, and the French high authority of health (HAS) certification system 20 years now. Mandatory tools needed for the improvement of quality and safety in healthcare are now well known. From now on, the focus of healthcare policies is oriented towards evaluation of efficiency of these new organisations designed following ASN and HAS nationwide guidelines.
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