Radiotherapy - Meeting the current workforce challenges for patient care

Sep 26th, 2013
London, H9
GB
https://membersarea.bir.org.uk/multievents/layout1.asp
Phone:020 3668 2226
Analyze radiotherapy workforce skills mix and needs from a clinically driven, patient-focused perspective by appraising current clinical experience in advanced therapies.
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