The oncologist
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Every year millions of pulmonary nodules are discovered incidentally and through lung cancer screening programs. Management of these nodules is often suboptimal, with low follow-up rates and poor provider understanding of management approaches. There is an emerging body of literature about how to optimize management of pulmonary nodules. ⋯ It also provides an example of how multidisciplinary approaches can be applied to other complex conditions. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: This work demonstrates how an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to management of pulmonary nodules can streamline patient care and improve adherence to provider recommendations. This approach has the potential to improve patient outcomes and reduce health care costs.