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In this chapter, the knowledge of treatment delivery procedures is assessed. Radiation therapy students are also asked questions about what to do in the event of a machine malfunction.
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Heath, A. (2016). Treatment Delivery. In: Radiation Therapy Study Guide. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-3258-0_7
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