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. 2017 Oct 17;7(4):55.
doi: 10.3390/diagnostics7040055.

Implementing a Multidisciplinary Tumor Board in the Community Practice Setting

Michele Lesslie  1 , Jay R Parikh  2
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Implementing a Multidisciplinary Tumor Board in the Community Practice Setting

Michele Lesslie et al. Diagnostics (Basel). .

Abstract

Multidisciplinary tumor boards are an opportunity for radiologists to demonstrate value to referring clinicians, the hospital, and patients. Multidisciplinary tumor boards are commonly utilized in academic institutions, but may not be readily available in community practice. We discuss strategies academic radiologists may employ to assist in the implementation of a multidisciplinary tumor board in the community practice setting.

Summary: Strategies to assist in the implementation of a multidisciplinary tumor board in the community practice setting are described.

Keywords: academics; community; implementation; multidisciplinary; tumor board.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest

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