Thank you to our partner Roche for their support in producing this podcast episode.

How can multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) improve cancer care, and make the most of greater pathology input, molecular testing and emerging technologies?

In this episode of The Pathology Report, host Dr Ben Dessauvagie is joined by pathologists Prof Gelareh Farshid and and oncologist, A/Prof Jenny Lee, to explore the role of these collaborative forums where pathology, radiology and clinical information are integrated to guide patient management.

The key topics discussed include:

• the educational value of MDTs
• the importance of clinical history on request forms
• how pathologists contribute to MDTs
• the benefits and drawbacks of virtual meetings
• ongoing challenges, potential solutions as well as future opportunities.

The panel highlights the importance of open communication, mutual respect and active participation in ensuring that MDTs are effective and support shared clinical decision making.

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