multidisciplinary team
A collaborative group of healthcare specialists who work together to coordinate cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
Full Definition
An integrated healthcare team comprising specialists from different disciplines who collaborate to provide comprehensive cancer care from screening through treatment. In screening contexts, the multidisciplinary team typically includes radiologists, primary care physicians, surgeons, pathologists, and patient navigators. This team approach ensures that screening findings are appropriately evaluated, diagnostic workups are efficiently coordinated, and treatment plans are optimally designed. Regular team meetings facilitate communication, case review, and quality improvement initiatives, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and more efficient resource utilization.
Usage
Usage note: Often abbreviated as 'MDT' in clinical documentation; emphasize collaborative nature.
In Context
- "The multidisciplinary team reviewed all positive screening cases to ensure appropriate diagnostic follow-up." — Quality improvement meeting
- "Patient navigation services facilitate communication between the multidisciplinary team and patients throughout the screening process." — Program description