MDT

MDT

The Dublin Vasculitis and Autoimmune Group (DVAG) Multidisciplinary Meeting

The DVAG MDM aims to provide joined up, efficient and excellent care to patients with complex medical issues within the field of autoimmune, auto inflammatory and immunodeficiency diseases, with a particular focus on systemic vasculitis, by developing a strong multi-disciplinary alliance within Tallaght University Hospital.

The DVAG MDM was set-up initially in 2015 and approximately 250 cases have been discussed since then. It runs every month on a Friday morning and it is accessible to clinicians from any Irish hospital. However, we routinely receive input from experts in Tallaght University Hospital, St James’s Hospital and the Mater.

This MDM involves a multi-systemic participation approach with input from many specialities including respiratory, nephrology, rheumatology, dermatology, immunology, histopathology, ENT, neurology and others, depending on the nature of the case. It is co-chaired by Professor Patrick Mitchell and Professor Mark Little on behalf of the group.

This MDM supports diagnosis, provides advice regarding complex management and treatment decisions, as well as giving significant educational and learning value for attendees. The MDT outcomes are then recorded in the patient’s clinical notes.

• Professor Patrick Mitchell: Respiratory (chairperson)
• Professor Mark Little: Nephrology (chairperson)
• Stephanie McDonnell: ERN-RITA Coordinator
• Professor Maureen Connolly: Dermatology
• Dr. Anne-Marie Tobin: Dermatology
• Professor Stephen Lane: Respiratory
• Dr. Sinead Murphy: Neurology
• Professor David Kane: Rheumatology
• Dr Colm Kirby: Rheumatology
• Mr. Brendan Fennessy: ENT
• Dr. Kevin O'Hare: Histopathology
• Dr. Niall Conlon: Immunology
• Caitriona Hackett: Dermatology
• John Paul Doran: Rheumatology
• Kevin Molloy: Dermatology
• Pamela O'Neill: Admin support