Table 2 Recommendations
Organizational | Educational | Operational | Research |
|---|---|---|---|
Expand multidisciplinary teams: “tumor boards” for all disciplines National organizational support Incorporate ID sessions into annual professional meetings Joint leadership meetings Cross-departmental professional and administrative structure Associate dean for ID Joint committee of radiology/pathology leadership | UME: Principles of diagnosis radiology, laboratory, and pathology instructors GME: Joint radiology and pathology presentations and conferences CME: Joint professional society courses | Integrate radiology and pathology IS (with EHR) Monitor and improve joint workflow Coordinated diagnostic test scheduling Increase POC testing ID turnaround time: test 1 to 2 to 3 to dx to rx Document and QC diagnostic errors Routine 360° follow-up for all diagnostic tests: missed examinations, missing reports; missing referral physician follow-up | Integrated reporting mechanisms Advanced CDS functions ID financial models Real-world trials for diagnostic tests |