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.