What is an MDT approach to weight loss surgery?

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What is an MDT approach to weight loss surgery?

A multidisciplinary team consisting of a physician with pharmacological experience, a nurse and/or nurse practitioner, a dietician, an exercise physiologist, and a psychologist may deliver a complete weight reduction program that combines the best successful therapies from each field. In this video, Mr. Ahmed Ahmed talks more about the MDT approach to weight loss surgery.

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