Issue Date
2009-08Keywords
TEAM MEETINGDIAGNOSIS
DECISION MAKING
SETTING AND PLACE
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Achieving Diagnosis by Consensus 2009, 18 (4):357 Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW)Journal
Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW)DOI
10.1007/s10606-009-9094-yAdditional Links
http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s10606-009-9094-yAbstract
This paper provides an analysis of the collaborative work conducted at a multidisciplinary medical team meeting, where a patient’s definitive diagnosis is agreed, by consensus. The features that distinguish this process of diagnostic work by consensus are examined in depth. The current use of technology to support this collaborative activity is described, and experienced deficiencies are identified. Emphasis is placed on the visual and perceptual difficulty for individual specialities in making interpretations, and on how, through collaboration in discussion, definitive diagnosis is actually achieved. The challenge for providing adequate support for the multidisciplinary team at their meeting is outlined, given the multifaceted nature of the setting, i.e. patient management, educational, organizational and social functions, that need to be satisfied.Item Type
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0925-97241573-7551
ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1007/s10606-009-9094-y