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What is a multidisciplinary approach in medicine?
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Although there are specialists for just about every part of the body, doctors have learned over the years that they should work together to solve a lot of the body's problems. Rarely is there one physical problem that isn't somehow affected by or somehow affects another part of the body. Therefore, by working with other healthcare professionals, patients can be treated and kept more comfortable than if each specialist or professional were to do only their job.
A good example of a multidisciplinary team would be a team that works with patients who are being treated for cancer. Usually, the oncologist (cancer specialist) takes care of the actual cancer treatments, but the family doctor still takes care of the patient for the usual type of health issues. In addition, a nutritionist may be involved in ensuring that the patient is eating enough food to encourage healing. A psychologist or counselor may be needed to help the patient cope, and a social worker might be necessary if social services need to be found. And, of course, the nurses who help the patients navigate the system are also part of the team.
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