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A pilot study of regional participation in a videoconferenced multidisciplinary genitourinary tumor board

Glenn Bauman¹, Eric Winquist², Joseph Chin³

1 Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Oncology, London Regional Cancer Program/London Health Sciences Centre, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
2 Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Oncology, London Regional Cancer Program/London Health Sciences Centre, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
3 Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
Address correspondence to Dr. Glenn Bauman, London Regional Cancer Centre, 790 Commissioners Road East, London, Ontario N6A 4L6 Canada

Canadian Journal of Urology 2005, 12(1), 2532-2536.

Abstract

A successful pilot study of a videoconferenced multidisciplinary genitourinary tumor board involving 21 physicians over six geographic sites for a 6-month period is reported. The majority of cases presented at the tumor board were of prostate or bladder origin. Specific recommendations around management, patient referral or clinical trial eligibility were made in the majority of cases presented. Physician satisfaction with the rounds was high and participation beyond the pilot has continued. Scheduling in order to provide maximum access/participation has been the main logistical challenge with the rounds.

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