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Understanding a Multidisciplinary Consultation
Learn how discussion across specialties can bring different parts of your medical information together.
· 3 min read
What an MDT discussion is
Specialists from oncology, surgery and interventional medicine can discuss an individual case together. Suitability is assessed by the clinical team — a discussion is not a promise of a particular treatment.
How to prepare
Organize existing reports so the team can review them. Write down the questions you want each part of the discussion to cover.