Common Error Pathways in CyberKnife ™ Radiation Therapy

Conclusion: Most CK incidents led to little or no patient harm and most were related to billing and scheduling issues. Suboptimal human performance appeared to be the most common contributing factor to CK incidents. Additional study is warranted to develop and share best practices to reduce incidents to further improve patient safety.
Source: Frontiers in Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research