2004 Volume 16 Issue 4 Pages 231-236
Purpose: A NJRTOG survey was carried out to disclose the risk management of radiation therapy.
Materials and Methods: During April 2002, we sent questionnaires to radiation therapy facilities in northern Japan.
Results: There were 31 replies from 27 facilities. Many incidents and accidents were reported, including old cases. Although 60% of facilities had a risk management manual and/or risk manager, only 20% had risk management manuals for radiation therapy. Eighty five percent of radiation oncologists thought that incidents may be due to a lack of manpower. Ninety percent of radiation oncologists want to know the type of cases happened in other facilities.
Conclusion: The risk management system is still insufficient for radiation therapy. We hope that our data will be a great help to develop risk management strategies for radiation therapy for all radiation oncologists in Japan.
