Theme | Explanation |
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Time restraints | More time consuming to attend greater number of smaller meetings |
Loss of MDT approach | Fragmentation of cancer care into a number of different subgroups |
Unavailability of all members | Difficulty scheduling multiple meetings into MDT members’ job plans |
Loss of educational value | Loss of experience of broad range of tumour types |
Cross cover | More cover needed for MDT member absence |
More admin work | Greater amount of record keeping and administrative work load associated with larger number of meetings |
Lack of communication | Loss of face to face contact with specialists who may have slightly different speciality interest and attend different meeting |