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Radiation dose error undetected for 10 years

Authors :
Tobias, Jeffrey S.
Source :
British Medical Journal. February 15, 1992, Vol. 304 Issue 6824, p401, 2 p.
Publication Year :
1992

Abstract

After the 1988 tragedy at Exeter, in which over 200 cancer patients received a radiation dose 25% too high, many radiotherapists wondered whether a systematic radiation underdosage might be taking [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17592151
Volume :
304
Issue :
6824
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
British Medical Journal
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.12009438