Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 6, Issue 6 , Pages 442-447 , June 2009

Using QRRO™ Survey Data to Assess Compliance With Quality Indicators for Breast and Prostate Cancer

  • Jean B. Owen, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Quality Research in Radiation Oncology, American College of Radiology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author and reprints: Jean B. Owen, PhD, American College of Radiology, 1818 Market Street, Suite 1600, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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  • Julia R. White, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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  • Michael J. Zelefsky, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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  • J. Frank Wilson, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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 This study was supported by grant CA 065435 from the National Cancer Institute and the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Tobacco Settlement Act 77-2001, Commonwealth Universal Research Enhancement for State Fiscal Year 2005.

PII: S1546-1440(08)00563-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2008.11.008

Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 6, Issue 6 , Pages 442-447 , June 2009

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