Table 1 The multidisciplinary team for management of DMD
Core team (continuous follow-up through childhood)Team for complication management
DoctorsPaediatricianGeneticist
NeurologistMuscle histopathologist
GPOrthopaedic surgeon
Pulmonolgist/intensivist
Cardiologist
General surgeon
TherapistsPhysiotherapistOrthotist
Dietitian
Speech and language therapist
Occupation therapist
Wheel chair specialists
Psychologist
OtherHospital/community nurseFamily care officer
associatedSocial services worker
professionals
  • The predictable evolution of disease course and multisystem complications in DMD allows planning for input from various disciplines at the appropriate time. DMD, Duchenne muscular dystrophy; GP, general practitioner.