Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Radiotherapy Setup Errors

Mistakes committed in the preparations for radiotherapy, including errors in positioning of patients, alignment radiation beams, or calculation of radiation doses.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Mistakes committed in the preparations for radiotherapy, including errors in positioning of patients, alignment radiation beams, or calculation of radiation doses.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Error, Radiotherapy Setup
  • Errors, Radiotherapy Setup
  • Radiotherapy Setup Error
  • Setup Error, Radiotherapy
  • Setup Errors, Radiotherapy

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, legislation & jurisprudence, mortality, nursing, prevention & control, psychology, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2012

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  1. E02w.815w.565
  2. N02.421.450w.800

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Radiotherapy Setup Errors. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D061106. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D061106
  2. Radiotherapy Setup Errors. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70347224