MDT Collaboration and Referral Pathways
In this video Prof Ken Herrmann discusses the collaboration between multidisciplinary teams (MDTs), focusing on PSMA-PET imaging and 177Lu-PSMA radioligand therapy in prostate cancer treatment. He highlights the history and scaling up of PSMA-PET in University Hospital Essen in Germany, emphasizing the collaborative approach between urology and nuclear medicine teams. He discusses the importance of MDTs in reviewing patient cases from various angles and involving specialists from different fields. He mentions the need for more theranostic centers, workforce training, and effective patient referral mechanisms. Additionally he outlines the fast-track mechanism available on their institution website for quick access to the PSMA program and the challenges of growing clinical demand and workforce issues. Overall, the video underscores the critical role of MDTs in patient management and the ongoing need for training and resource allocation in nuclear medicine.
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