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Editorial
. 2020 Mar;67(1):2-4.
doi: 10.1002/jmrs.381.

Optimisation in daily practice - it's more than just radiation dose

Elizabeth A Krupinski  1
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Editorial

Optimisation in daily practice - it's more than just radiation dose

Elizabeth A Krupinski. J Med Radiat Sci. 2020 Mar.

Abstract

On this editorial, the importance of optimisation of diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy in terms of diagnostic and therapeutic tests and treatments, education and service provision are discussed.

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Conflict of interest statement

The author declares no conflict of interest.

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