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Thoracic oncology multidisciplinary teams: Between the promises and challenges

The thoracic oncology multidisciplinary teams are playing an increasing role in the management of thoracic malignancies. These teams have a great potential to improve the patient care and the health care system, however, they are faced by many challenges. To realize the full potential of these teams...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Jazieh, Abdul-Rahman, Al Hadab, Abdulrahman, Howington, John
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications 2008
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2700435/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19561883
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/1817-1737.38395
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Sumario:The thoracic oncology multidisciplinary teams are playing an increasing role in the management of thoracic malignancies. These teams have a great potential to improve the patient care and the health care system, however, they are faced by many challenges. To realize the full potential of these teams, a better understanding of their functions, roles, benefits and challenges from all involved including teams members and leadership is crucial.