Aronow HD, Bonaca MP, Kolluri R, Beckman JA. Recapturing the Team Approach to Vascular Care.
Ann Vasc Surg 2024;
101:84-89. [PMID:
38128694 DOI:
10.1016/j.avsg.2023.12.004]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
The care of the vascular patient remains decentralized rather than coordinated.
METHODS
We reviewed the current state of practice and published competency and care documents created by vascular professional societies.
RESULTS
Vascular professional societies routinely and repeatedly endorse both a team approach and the competency of specialists from disparate training backgrounds. The care of the vascular patient does not always reflect these public endorsements.
CONCLUSIONS
Centering the vascular patient as the mode of organization of care should improve care processes, expertise brought to bear, and outcomes.
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