Medical physics aspects in accreditation of radiation oncology practice

Diagnosis of cancer is usually a life‐changing experience for patients and their loved ones. As they seek treatment for their disease, cancer patients need to know that they are receiving safe and appropriate care. When the cancer patient receives radiation treatment at an accredited radiation oncology facility, he can rest assured that his treatment will be done at a facility that has met the highest level of quality and radiation safety. Therefore, it is important to understand that every aspect of the accreditation process is overseen by certified, expert radiation oncologists and medical physicists.