title: Multidisciplinary Tumor Boards: An Opportunity for Radiologists to Demonstrate Value.
abstract: In response to healthcare reform, a necessary evolution of radiology has shifted from generating volume to demonstrating value. Multidisciplinary tumor boards provide a critical opportunity for radiologists to demonstrate their value to their clinical colleagues, their patients, administrations, and society.
authors: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Unit 1350, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, CPB 5.3208, Houston, 77030 TX. Electronic address: MDLesslie@mdanderson.org.
authors: Michele D
authors: MD
authors: Lesslie
authors: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Unit 1350, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, CPB 5.3208, Houston, 77030 TX.
authors: Jay R
authors: JR
authors: Parikh
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003142:Communication; D055088:Early Detection of Cancer; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008327:Mammography / Q000592:standards; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000592:standards*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D061214:Patient Safety; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D000072177:Radiologists / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D011871:Radiology / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards*
keywords: Multidisciplinary care; breast imaging; radiologist; value