bariatric multidisciplinary team
The coordinated group of healthcare specialists required for comprehensive bariatric surgery patient care and evaluation.
Full Definition
A bariatric multidisciplinary team consists of various healthcare professionals working collaboratively to provide comprehensive care for weight loss surgery patients. Core team members typically include bariatric surgeons, dietitians, psychologists or psychiatrists, nurse coordinators, and primary care physicians. Additional specialists may include endocrinologists, cardiologists, pulmonologists, and social workers depending on patient needs. The team approach ensures thorough pre-operative evaluation, appropriate patient selection, comprehensive post-operative care, and long-term follow-up. Most accredited bariatric programs require multidisciplinary team involvement for optimal patient outcomes and safety.
Usage
Usage note: Often abbreviated as 'bariatric MDT' in clinical documentation.
In Context
- "The bariatric multidisciplinary team meeting reviewed complex cases requiring additional pre-operative clearance." — team conference minutes
- "Patient outcomes improved significantly after implementation of structured bariatric multidisciplinary team protocols." — quality improvement report