METHODS. A cross-sectional study was carried out, including 114 patients from an IBD reference center in Brazil. The relevance of MDT was assessed through a questionnaire that included the importance of physicians, nurses, nutritionists and psychologists in the patient care. QoL was assessed by ...
Advances in anticancer therapies and increasing attention towards patient quality of life make Supportive Care in Cancer (SCC) a key aspect of excellence in oncological care. SCC promotes a holistic conception of quality of life encompassing clinical, ethical/existential, and spiritual dimensions. Despit...
There are issues regarding the communication of information about patient's clinical data with other specialties whose input will improve the morbidity and mortality of critically ill patients.A typical multidisciplinary team (MDT) in the ICU is composed of an intensivist or physician, bedside nurse,...
This case highlighted the importance of understanding a child's communication methods so that assessment can be appropriately adapted. The referral letter was lacking in detail regarding the patient's abilities but equally the ophthalmology letter provided limited detail impacting on the MDT practitioner'...