Multidisciplinary in-hospital teams improve patient outcomes: a review.

Nancy E. Epstein

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Multidisciplinary in-hospital teams improve patient outcomes: a review.

October 22, 2014

Epstein NE. Surg Neurol Int. 2014;5(Suppl 7):S295-303.

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Multidisciplinary teamwork is essential in developing appropriate treatment plans. This review summarizes the literature documenting the benefits of teamwork, including better communication, fewer adverse events, and increased job satisfaction. The author advocates for keeping teams that work well together to further optimize improvements.

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