Multidisciplinary team (MDT)

By Cancer Council NSW

A team of health care professionals with different expertise who collaborate to discuss a patient’s physical and emotional needs and decide on treatment.

An MDT may consist of oncologists, surgeons, pathologists, nurses, dietitians, physiotherapists, psychologists, social workers and more.

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