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The book uses figures effectively to explain challenging concepts as well as illustrate important knowledge. I would also highly recommend this textbook to medical physics residents, which can serve as an effective resource to refresh the resident's understanding of important fundamentals, while distilling the more rigorous, detailed graduate coursework into key concepts needed for the clinical work. The content does not go extremely deep in detail and rigor, but rather succinctly presents the information in a clear, yet sufficient way so that the radiation oncology resident can gain understanding of the necessary physics principles and applications in clinical practice. An important part of the book is the focus on the professional approaches in radiation protection, patient safety, quality assurance, quality improvement and even training for residents. Todd Pawlicki , Daniel J.

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Hendee's Radiation Therapy Physics, the 4th edition

The new authors have made specific changes in this new edition. These features help to quickly navigate each chapter and emphasize key points — a need for any busy resident. Added to Your Shopping Cart. The majority of the hendef is presented heneee standard paragraph format, which is necessary to achieve the goal of providing understanding of the material, and not simply rote memorization.

The textbook excels at explaining concepts, while, at the same time, the presentation and features in each chapter provides clear, and fast access to key information. Each chapter has its own table of contents, a listing of appropriate and successfully met learning objectives, and examples worked out within the text.

Hendee's Radiation Therapy Physics, the 4th edition

Medical physics graduate students and dosimetry students could also use this textbook radiahion supplement their training. It continues very well the line set by Prof.

As such, this edition reflects the huge advances made over the last ten years. Please review our privacy policy. In summary, the 4th edition of Hendee's Radiation Therapy Physics is a valuable addition to the literature, and it excels in providing understanding, but in an accessible manner.

Answers to Selected Problems, Index, ScanderbegRadiatioon Starkschall No preview available - For problems requiring calculations, the inclusion of calculation details in the appendix would be helpful in future editions. Author information Copyright and License information Disclaimer. Radiation physics has undergone many changes in the past ten years: ScanderbegGeorge Starkschall.

Scanderbeg, George Starkschall provides an updated overview, analysis and practical guidance of the various aspects of the radiation therapy physics. These are really necessary for a book with such rafiation and volume.

This edition is essential reading for radiation oncologists in training, students of medical physics, medical dosimetry, and anyone interested in radiation therapy physics, quality, and safety.

This book is both an excellent reference which will be useful in all medical physics departments and at the same time a perfect guidance material for professionals in related specialties.

Thus, the chapter formatting and features allow for a nice balance between the two needs of quick access to key information yet adequate explanation of concepts.

ScanderbegGeorge Starkschall Limited preview - Each chapter is well structured, giving a good balance between the theoretical and practical aspects. The publication of this fourth edition, more than ten years on from the publication of Radiation Therapy Physics hndee edition, provides a comprehensive and valuable update to the educational offerings in this field.

Hendee's Radiation Therapy Physics, 4th Edition

The authors successfully achieve their aim of narrowing the target audience to radiation oncology residents. The many examples and problems allow for immediate check of the understanding of the text and make it fun to read.

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A study of how machines generate the particles needed for imaging and treatment is next presented, followed by how those particles coming out of those machines are measured and calibrated, and how that radiation is deposited in patients. An important part of the book is the focus on the professional approaches in radiation protection, patient safety, quality assurance, quality improvement and even training for residents.

This is not a book made for simple refresher memorization, but focuses on building understanding, which is very important for trainees new to the field. The book ends with various aspects of ensuring the safety of patients and staff, discussing principles of radiation protection, quality assurance, and patient safety and quality improvement.