Connecting the Dots: Diabetes, CKD, and CVD Pathways-Multidisciplinary Approach & Referral Criteria

Multidisciplinary Approach & Referral Criteria

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Mayra Camposado emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary team approach in managing chronic conditions like diabetes, CKD, and cardiovascular disease. She explains that no single provider can manage these complex interrelated conditions alone; a coordinated team is essential to improve patient outcomes. Key challenges such as patient complexity, delayed referrals, fragmented care, and communication barriers necessitate a team-based approach. This approach supports timely intervention, enhances communication, and improves clinical outcomes. Ultimately, timely referrals and patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team are crucial to delivering high-quality care.

Keywords

multidisciplinary team

chronic conditions

patient outcomes

team-based approach

coordinated care