Inside the Academic Approach: How Initial Consultations for Bispecific Therapy Referrals Are Handled

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Panelists discuss how academic centers approach the initial consultation and evaluation process for patients referred for bispecific therapy from community practices.

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  • From the academic center's perspective, how do you approach the initial consultation and evaluation process for patients referred for bispecific therapy from community practices?
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