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. 2017 Aug;50(4):679-687.
doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2017.03.005. Epub 2017 Jun 9.

It Takes a Village: The Importance of Multidisciplinary Care

Thomas Heineman  1 , Maie A St John  2 , Richard O Wein  3 , Randal S Weber  4
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It Takes a Village: The Importance of Multidisciplinary Care

Thomas Heineman et al. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2017 Aug.

Abstract

This article explores the evolving world of cancer care that requires increasing collaboration and is focused on value, quality, and efficiency, while placing the utmost importance on patient autonomy and individualized care plans. The expanding membership of the multidisciplinary team and the role of integrated patient care units are reviewed in the context of care for the patient with head and neck cancer.

Keywords: Integrated patient care unit; Multidisciplinary teams; Tumor board.

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