Advanced TP

IMRT and Automation

Sharpe MB, Moore KL Orton CG Med. Phys. 41, 120601 (2014);

1. exploit pertinent trends in manufacturing and informatics 2. Its already happening 3. Imperative to improve quality, support continuing advancements in care.

 Adaptive RT concept is 15 years old.  Exploit the “Third wave of computing” .

 Adaptive RT must be “more than safe”, ie embrace a broader definition of quality to ensure that clinical decisions and technical procedures are evidence based, effective, equitable, timely, and highly tailored to each patient.  A higher level of robust quality by design, rather than through organic innovation.