TABLE 7.

Example initial brachytherapy plan check items for medical physicists and their designees

	Recommended	Optional
Planning	Rx matches plan
	Source activity/air kerma strength (against decay table)
	Correct planning image (eg, correct date/time)
	Plan normalization
	Channel number assignment follow local convention
	Index length/offset
	Catheter orientation (tip vs. connector ends)
	Number of dwell positions and location of the first dwell point
	Step size
	Applicator name, size, and model
	Magnified catheter reconstruction in 3D view
	Plan optimization appropriate
	Dose distribution appropriate
	Calculation algorithm
	Secondary calculation
RO‐EMR preparation	Rx and plan approved by physician
	Plan approved by physicist