Editor–We read with interest the article by Fielding et al which assessed the impact of
consultant-led multidisciplinary team (MDT)-delivered care on length of stay (Clin Med …

To the Editor: The article by Mechanic et al.(Jan. 18 issue) 1 challenges the prevailing
wisdom that the increased penetration of managed care is associated with a decrease in the …

December 2011 pp 524–528) is admirable, we are concerned about the impact this change
would have on training. In the same issue of Clinical Medicine, results of a 2010 survey of …

To the editor, We read with great interest the article by T Ando et al, and appreciate the
authors' efforts to assess the influence of the uncoordinated involvement of multiple …

We read with great interest the article by Zaghloul and El Enein and agree with the
conclusions made in particular regarding overbooking of outpatient services due to a …

For some years, medical students at our institution have started orientation with a team-
building exercise. Using paper, rubber bands, paper clips, popsicle sticks, and drinking …

My compliments on the review of van Galen et al.[1] concerning implementation of acute
medical care units in the Netherlands. It was no easy task to investigate this diversity in …

To the Editor, We appreciate the opportunity to respond to the concerns raised in the letter 1
regarding our article,“Measurement of polydoctoring as a crucial component of …

to the editor: We investigated whether the findings of Cram et al.(April 7 issue) 1 regarding
severity of illness, mortality, and length of stay among Medicare patients undergoing …

Evidence from many sources relates the quality of team work and team functioning to the
quality of care. In short, being cared for by teams that function well, rather than those that do …