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Now
that Methodist Health System is a member
(the first in Texas!) of the Mayo Clinic Care Network,
we have the opportunity to collaborate with Mayo
Clinic specialists and bring an enhanced level of care to
our patients.
The international network comprises high-quality
medical organizations who collaborate with Mayo
Clinic to bring best practices, research, and expertise
directly to patients.
Here are a few mock scenarios depicting how
patients at Methodist might benefit from our
relationship with Mayo Clinic.
TEAMING WITH MAYO CLINIC
Learn more about the benefits of our
collaboration with Mayo Clinic
at
Answers2.orgAnd to find a participating
Methodist physician call
214-947-6296
Carolyn had experts in her corner
Carolyn was excited to find out that she was expecting her third
child. But shortly into her second trimester, the 38-year-old
discovered a lump in her left breast.
Carolyn’s medical oncologist reviewed her case with the
Methodist Richardson Cancer Center’s tumor board. The team of
specialists in medical and radiation oncology, surgery, radiology,
pathology, and other areas met to determine the best way to treat
Carolyn’s cancer while not harming her unborn child.
Because Carolyn’s situation was unique, the Methodist team
decided to present her case at Mayo Clinic’s eTumor Board
conference for further discussion. This panel is similar to
Methodist Richardson’s, but it includes Mayo Clinic specialists
and is open to physicians throughout the Mayo Clinic Care
Network. This access to Mayo Clinic expertise is one of the
benefits that comes from being part of the network.
The experience of these physicians offered additional valuable
input. The collaboration among specialists at Methodist
Richardson and Mayo Clinic resulted in a thorough, personalized
course of treatment for the mother-to-be, giving both patients —
Carolyn and her baby — the best-possible chances.
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ethodist and
Mayo
Clinic
Collaboration means enhanced
care for you
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Spring 2015