A Team Approach to Care
Specialists at the Musculoskeletal Tumor Program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center work as a team to provide each patient with exceptional treatment and supportive care. They include pediatric oncologists, orthopedic oncologists, radiologists and pathologists, each bringing a unique approach to the patient’s healthcare needs. This multidisciplinary approach fosters thoughtful, personalized treatment while maximizing the child’s quality of life.
At many medical centers, patients and families must travel to different floors or even different buildings to see various specialists. Our multidisciplinary clinic at the Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute brings these specialists together, making visits more convenient and enabling the highest level of communication and coordination of care.
New patients undergo a comprehensive evaluation in our clinic. Our team then develops a detailed assessment and treatment recommendations. Therapy usually begins within a week of making the diagnosis. We provide referring physicians with regular updates to ensure coordinated care.
A Multidisciplinary Team
Depending on the child’s needs, the team may include specialists from other areas at Cincinnati Children’s, including:
Nursing Excellence
Nurses play an integral role on the multidisciplinary team, providing patient care and extensive education. In fact, Cincinnati Children’s is known for nursing excellence. In 2009, the medical center received Magnet status from the Commission on the Magnet Recognition Program. This is the gold standard for recognizing nursing excellence and collaboration among all care providers and patients. Of approximately 5,700 hospitals in the United States, only 6 percent have achieved status from the Magnet Recognition Program.
