Delivering cancer services: a multi-disciplinary approach
2006
Delivering Cancer Services: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach
publication
Author Information
Author(s): Lye-Mun Tho, D.W.Y. Wong
Primary Institution: Department of Biomedical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia
Conclusion
A multidisciplinary approach in treating cancer patients facilitates improvements in patient care and outcomes.
Supporting Evidence
- Cancer care is increasingly being delivered within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Different forms of imaging are used during a patient’s clinical course to diagnose and treat cancer.
- Good pathological examination enables the right diagnosis to be made and the right treatment to be delivered.
- Modern surgical oncology practices have radically improved survival outcomes.
Takeaway
When doctors work together as a team, they can help cancer patients feel better and get better care.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website