Enhancing Physician-Surgeon Collaboration
Enhancing physician-surgeon collaboration is essential for delivering high-quality patient care and optimizing healthcare outcomes. This collaborative approach leads to better coordination of care, improved treatment plans, and enhanced patient safety. It also enables the exchange of expertise, facilitates interdisciplinary learning, and promotes a culture of continuous improvement. Recent research has investigated the effect of multidisciplinary teams involving physicians and surgeons on patient outcomes. Studies have assessed the impact of team-based care on surgical outcomes, length of hospital stay, readmission rates, and patient satisfaction. This session will explore various subtopics related to enhancing physician-surgeon collaboration, and it is important to note that this is not an exhaustive list as there are numerous other crucial aspects to consider within this area of research and practice.