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. 2013 Oct 1;109(9):2295–2300. doi: 10.1038/bjc.2013.586

Table 4. Reasons for discordance between treating consultant's view and that of the MDM.

Reason for deviation in MDM treatment plan Occurrences
Consultant decision
11 (22.9%)
Patient deterioration or comorbidities
16 (33.3%)
Patient preference
15 (31.2%)
Delay with pathology/radiology
3 (6.3%)
New (re-staging) information
3 (6.3%)
Total 48 (100%)

Abbreviation: MDM=multidisciplinary team meeting.