Journal article
Australian breast cancer specialists' involvement in multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings
Breast (Edinburgh), v 17(4), pp 335-340
01 Aug 2008
PMID: 18455397
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Abstract
Australian breast cancer specialists' involvement in multidisciplinary team (MDT) treatment planning meetings was ascertained in a cross sectional survey. The format of MDT meetings was also investigated. Medical specialists were regular attendees (≥78%) compared to allied health staff and psychologists (≤28%). Clinicians based in a major city (AOR 1.90; 95%CI: 1.01–3.58) and who treated ≥50 new cases a year (AOR 7.34; 95%CI: 3.38–15.96) were more likely to attend. Over 69% reported that the proportion of time devoted to case discussions was ≥75%. Topics always discussed were pathology, extent of disease, surgery performed and a treatment plan (≥83%). The majority of respondents stated that MDT meetings were effective and improved referrals. Suggested improvements included that all key personnel attend, meetings are structured and that the views of all be heard. Work is needed to ensure MDT's function and co-operate as intended in treatment planning meetings.
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- Title
- Australian breast cancer specialists' involvement in multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings
- Creators
- James D. Harrison - University of SydneyEllis T. Choy - Royal Prince Alfred HospitalAndrew Spillane - Royal Prince Alfred HospitalPhyllis Butow - University of SydneyJane M. Young - University of SydneyAlison Evans - National Breast Cancer Centre, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
- Publication Details
- Breast (Edinburgh), v 17(4), pp 335-340
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000259711400003
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-48849113330
- Other Identifier
- 991020640571604721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Oncology