A multidisciplinary team approach to the management of patients with suspected or diagnosed invasive fungal disease.

J Antimicrob Chemother

Infectious Diseases Unit, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center and Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel.

Published: November 2013

Implementation of evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of invasive fungal disease (IFD) requires collaboration among numerous clinical and laboratory services, as partners in patient care. The multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach has emerged as a way of providing comprehensive medical care by bringing together professionals from a wide range of disciplines in a coordinated and effective manner. Here, we propose an MDT model for IFD management aimed at facilitating communication among consultants, adherence to clinical pathways and optimized use of resources available at each centre.

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