As part of its mission, the American College of Radiation Oncology has developed a Practice Accreditation Program, consisting of standards for Radiation Oncology. Accreditation is a voluntary process in which professional peers identify standards indicative of a high quality practice in a given field, and which recognizes entities that meet these high professional standards. Each standard in ACRO's Practice Accreditation Program requires extensive peer review and the approval of the ACRO Standards Committee as well as the ACRO Board of Chancellors. The standards recognize that the safe and effective use of ionizing radiation requires specific training, skills and techniques. The ACRO will periodically define new standards for radiation oncology practice to help advance the science of radiation oncology and to improve the quality of service to patients throughout the United States. Existing standards will be reviewed for revision or renewal as appropriate on their third anniversary or sooner, if indicated.
The ACRO standards are not rules, but rather attempts to define principles of practice that are indicative of high quality care in radiation oncology. It is important to note that the ACRO standards should not be deemed inclusive of all proper methods of care or exclusive of other methods of care reasonably directed to obtaining the same results. Similarly, the ACRO standards should not be considered a substitute for compliance with federal, state, and local laws and medical licensing board requirements. ACRO cannot, and does not, guarantee, warrant, endorse, or otherwise make representations with regard to the ability of any accredited practice or its practitioners or staff to perform adequately or to meet its patients' needs. The Radiation Oncologist in light of all circumstances presented by the individual situation must make the ultimate judgment regarding the propriety of any specific procedure or course of conduct.
ACRO SCOPE OF PRACTICE
ACRO STANDARDS
CLINICAL GUIDELINES
ACRO does not specifically endorse any particular guideline or group promulgating particular guidelines unless noted.
There are numerous sources for oncology related guidelines. Examples are:
FORMS
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