ABSTRACT
Chart rounds have been an integral part of most radiation oncology quality assurance programs for many decades (Fogarty et al. 2001). Analysis of the eectiveness of chart round peer reviews indicates that approximately 5% of cases are modied based on input from the chart round process (Horiot et al. 1993; Kane et al. 2008). Clearly, this form of peer review has proven useful as a quality assurance tool, and is likely to continue, with the format evolving to accommodate the new types of information in modern treatment charts (image-guided IMRT, image-based brachytherapy plans, SRS/SBRT plans, etc.).
