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Annals of Surgical Oncology
Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology 8/2011

01-08-2011 | Healthcare Policy and Outcomes

Multidisciplinary Teams and Clinics: Better Care or Just More Care

Author: Martin A. Makary, MD, MPH

Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology | Issue 8/2011

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As knowledge increases, so does the complexity of the healthcare system. The result has been that patients are often ping-ponged between multiple specialists for a single problem. In the case of cancer care, such shuttling to different doctors’ offices can mean unnecessary delays at a period when time is critical. These delays are preventable. Delays should not occur simply because specialists live in separate silos and have separate schedules, offices, and availability. Such fragmented care also results in lower patient satisfaction and creates more opportunities for patients to fall through the cracks. …
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Metadata
Title
Multidisciplinary Teams and Clinics: Better Care or Just More Care
Author
Martin A. Makary, MD, MPH
Publication date
01-08-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Annals of Surgical Oncology / Issue 8/2011
Print ISSN: 1068-9265
Electronic ISSN: 1534-4681
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-011-1678-3

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