[Consensus statement for accreditation of multidisciplinary thyroid cancer units]

Area of Science:

• Endocrinology
• Oncology
• Surgical Oncology

Background:

• Thyroid cancer is a significant endocrine system tumor with recent advancements in understanding its origin and molecular biology.
• Improved diagnostics and treatments have enhanced patient care, highlighting the need for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish a consensus document on the optimal structure and function of multidisciplinary teams for thyroid cancer patient care.
• To provide practical guidelines for the definition, composition, requirements, structure, and operation of these teams.

Main Methods:

• The manuscript was developed at the request of the Working Group on Thyroid Cancer of the Spanish Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition.
• Contributions were gathered from professionals across various specialties with extensive experience in thyroid cancer treatment within established multidisciplinary teams.

Main Results:

• The document details the essential elements for creating and operating effective multidisciplinary teams.
• It provides a practical framework for comprehensive thyroid cancer management, integrating diverse specialist expertise.

Conclusions:

• Multidisciplinary teams are crucial for optimizing the comprehensive care of thyroid cancer patients.
• This consensus aims to facilitate the implementation of effective, coordinated thyroid cancer management strategies in clinical practice.