title: A multidisciplinary team approach to the management of patients with suspected or diagnosed invasive fungal disease.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Infectious Diseases Unit, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center and Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel.
authors.forename: Ronen
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ben-Ami
authors.forename: Kazimierz
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Halaburda
authors.forename: Galina
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Klyasova
authors.forename: Gökhan
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Metan
authors.forename: Tigran
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Torosian
authors.forename: Murat
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Akova
mesh_terms: D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019090:Case Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018890:Chemoprevention / Q000379:methods*; D019337:Hematologic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D018380:Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D009181:Mycoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents
keywords: aspergillosis; haematological malignancy; healthcare; immunocompromised hosts