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Establishment of heart teams in Portugal

M Sousa Uva1, A Leite Moreira2, C Gavina3

  • 1Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Hospital Cruz Vermelha, Porto, Portugal.

Revista Portuguesa De Cardiologia : Orgao Oficial Da Sociedade Portuguesa De Cardiologia = Portuguese Journal of Cardiology : an Official Journal of the Portuguese Society of Cardiology
|January 28, 2014
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Insights

Establishing heart teams in Portugal is crucial for optimal patient care when multiple treatment options exist. Overcoming organizational and logistical hurdles is key to implementing this multidisciplinary approach effectively.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Multidisciplinary decision-making, or heart teams, offers significant benefits for patients and healthcare systems.
  • Several therapeutic options necessitate a coordinated approach for optimal patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the obstacles to establishing heart teams in Portugal.
  • To outline the essential components for implementing a successful heart team approach.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of organizational and logistical barriers to heart team implementation.
  • Review of European Society of Cardiology guidelines for recommended clinical scenarios.

Main Results:

  • Organizational and logistical challenges are the primary obstacles to heart team establishment in Portugal.
  • Successful implementation requires defining specific clinical situations, establishing communication protocols, and securing patient consent.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing organizational and logistical issues is paramount for implementing heart teams in Portugal.
  • A structured approach, guided by established protocols and guidelines, is essential for effective multidisciplinary care.

Keywords:
Decision-makingEquipa multidisciplinarGuidelinesHeart teamInformação do doenteNormas de orientação clínicasPatient informationProcesso de decisãoRecomendaçõesRecommendations

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