153 Questions
What is a key commitment in the We are the NHS: People Plan 2020/21?
To break down traditional barriers between teams and organisations
What programmes support the generalism agenda, which is linked to MDT working?
Future Doctor and Future Nurse programmes
What provides a platform to support and enable MDT working like never before?
Changes in health and care infrastructure and establishment of ICSs
What is a primary goal of MDT working in the NHS Long Term Plan?
To better support people with long-term health conditions
What has consistently promoted MDT working over the past decade?
Policy initiatives, pilots and incentive schemes
What is the primary goal of transdisciplinary care?
To optimise the use of skills and abilities of MDT members
What characterises a unidisciplinary model of care?
A professional with continuing responsibility coordinating care
What is the primary difference between a local and core team model of care?
The number of organisations involved in care coordination
In which model of care is teamwork and communication between team members typically high?
Core team model
What is the primary benefit of transdisciplinary care?
The whole will be greater than the sum of the parts
What is the role of the patient in a transdisciplinary model of care?
Active participant in care planning
What is the primary characteristic of a transdisciplinary team?
Non-hierarchical and self-governing
In which model of care is a shared plan prepared within the organisation?
Local team model
What is the primary advantage of a unidisciplinary model of care?
Quick decision-making in emergency situations
What is the primary difference between a transdisciplinary and core team model of care?
The role of disciplines in care planning
What is the primary goal of the Gloucestershire Urological Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Service?
To coordinate care and ensure continuity of care for patients with urological cancer
Who is the key worker who acts as a link between the MDT and wider community teams?
Clinical Nurse Specialist
What is the main focus of the Midhurst Macmillan Palliative Care Service?
To enable people to be cared for at home and die in the place of their choosing
What is the role of the CNS in the Midhurst Macmillan Palliative Care Service?
To organize and coordinate care, while other team members retain responsibility for their aspect of the service
What is the outcome of MDT working in the Midhurst Macmillan Palliative Care Service?
Care coordination function of the CNS enables close working with GPs and community nurses
Who is responsible for updating other partners on a patient's status in the Midhurst Macmillan Palliative Care Service?
The CNS and other team members
What is the focus of the Oxleas Advanced Dementia Engagement Service?
To provide a platform for Consultant-led community-based home care for patients with advanced dementia
What is the composition of the Oxleas Advanced Dementia Engagement Service MDT?
Consultants, Associate Specialists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Team Leaders, Nurses, Counsellor, OT, Physio, Volunteers
What is the outcome of MDT working in the Oxleas Advanced Dementia Engagement Service?
Fostering a positive, supportive team culture creates an environment where staff can deliver high-quality holistic care to their patients
What is the key feature of the Midhurst Macmillan Palliative Care Service?
A vision to provide personalized care responding to the changing needs of patients
In a multidisciplinary team meeting, what is essential to add value to the team?
Having a clear understanding of each member's role
What is a key aspect of personalised care?
Patient choice and control over care planning
What enables people to feel informed and connected in a personalised care approach?
A positive change in power and decision making
What is the outcome of shared decision making in personalised care?
More realistic expectations and better treatment choices
What is a crucial element for successful multidisciplinary team working?
Effective communication and collaboration
What is the ultimate goal of personalised care?
To support people in having choice and control over their care
What is the primary purpose of 'Families First' in the context of MDT working?
To address barriers to support families who don't meet the social care threshold
What is a key challenge to effective MDT working?
Professional silos and power dynamics
What is the role of a pharmacist in an MDT team?
To provide advice on medication and ensure appropriate medication during treatment
What is the primary goal of MDT working in the context of patient care?
To deliver comprehensive, coordinated, and person-centred care for patients
What is the role of a general practitioner in an MDT team?
To oversee the patient's record and act as a patient's first point of contact
What is the primary benefit of MDT working in the context of patient care?
To enhance the quality of care through comprehensive and coordinated care
What is a key characteristic of MDT working in terms of leadership?
Leadership roles vary depending on the team's structure and setting
What is the purpose of the interactive session in an MDT meeting?
To discuss the patient's case and share essential information
What is a benefit of MDT working in terms of patient care?
Better diagnostic and treatment decisions
What is the role of a social worker in an MDT team?
To address the social needs of patients, such as housing or financial support
What is the average age of patients being supported by the service catered to people with a diagnosis of moderate to severe advanced dementia?
75
What is the primary focus of the service for people with a diagnosis of moderate to severe advanced dementia?
Supporting carers in providing ongoing and palliative care at home
What is the role of the specialist nurse in the service for people with a diagnosis of moderate to severe advanced dementia?
Coordinating care for each person based on their primary need
What is the outcome of the MDT working in the service for people with a diagnosis of moderate to severe advanced dementia?
Improved quality of life for patients and carers
What is the significance of the 70% achievement in the service for people with a diagnosis of moderate to severe advanced dementia?
Percentage of patients who achieved their choice of place of death at home
What is the target population of the Islington model, also known as NHS at Home: Community Children's Nursing Services (CCNT)?
Children with complex health needs
What is the purpose of the Patient Identification Tool in the Islington model?
To identify children from hospital data with specific health needs
What is the role of the Community Children's Nursing Team (CCNT) in the Islington model?
To manage acutely ill children in the community
What is the outcome of the MDT working in the Islington model?
Seamless service with clear roles and responsibilities
What is the significance of the involvement of the hospital team in the Islington model?
To support the CCNT in managing acutely ill children
What is the main ambition of the NHS Long Term Plan regarding MDT working?
To break down traditional barriers between teams and organisations
What has supported the generalism agenda, which is linked to MDT working?
HEE's Future Doctor and Future Nurse programmes
What provides a platform to support and enable MDT working like never before?
The establishment of ICSs across England
What has consistently promoted MDT working over the past decade?
Policy initiatives, pilots, and incentive schemes
What is a key commitment in the We are the NHS: People Plan 2020/21?
To break down traditional barriers between teams and organisations
What is the primary goal of the transdisciplinary model of care?
To optimise the use of team skills and knowledge
Which model of care is characterised by a professional with continuing responsibility coordinating the care for the patient?
Unidisciplinary
What is a key feature of the Core Team model of care?
All key members needed to carry out the care work closely together
What is the outcome of using the transdisciplinary model of care?
Assessments are carried out by different disciplines working together
What is the primary difference between a Local – ‘Common’ model and a Core Team model?
The extent of teamwork and communication
What is a key benefit of using the Core Team model of care?
Improved patient outcomes
What is the primary goal of the unidisciplinary model of care?
To coordinate care with other professionals
What is a characteristic of the Local – ‘Common’ model of care?
A shared plan is prepared within the organisation
What is the primary focus of the transdisciplinary model of care?
Patient-centred care
What is a key feature of the unidisciplinary model of care?
Separate records for each team member
What is the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Gloucestershire Urological Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Service?
Acting as a link between the MDT and wider community teams
What is the primary goal of the Midhurst Macmillan Palliative Care Service?
To enable people to die in the place of their choosing
Who coordinates the MDT meetings in the Gloucestershire Urological Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Service?
The MDT Coordinator
What is the composition of the Oxleas Advanced Dementia Engagement Service MDT?
Consultants, Associate Specialists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Team Leaders, Nurses, Counsellors, OT, Physio, and Volunteers
What is the outcome of MDT working in the Oxleas Advanced Dementia Engagement Service?
Improved care coordination and patient-centred care
What is the target population of the Midhurst Macmillan Palliative Care Service?
Patients with severe, intractable complex symptoms
What is the key feature of the Midhurst Macmillan Palliative Care Service?
Personalised care responding to the changing needs of patients
What is the role of the CNS in the Midhurst Macmillan Palliative Care Service?
Holding overall responsibility for organising and coordinating care
What is the outcome of MDT working in the Gloucestershire Urological Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Service?
Enhanced care coordination and patient-centred care
Who is responsible for updating other partners on a patient's status in the Midhurst Macmillan Palliative Care Service?
The CNS
What is the primary focus of multidisciplinary team meetings?
Addressing administrative issues
What is the core element of personalised care?
Giving individuals choice and control
What is the outcome of shared decision making in personalised care?
All of the above
What enables people to feel informed and connected in a personalised care approach?
Shared decision making
What is essential to add value to the multidisciplinary team?
Clarifying roles and responsibilities
What is the ultimate goal of personalised care?
Giving individuals choice and control
What is the primary goal of a multidisciplinary team in healthcare?
To provide a comprehensive and coordinated care plan for patients
Which healthcare professional is responsible for providing advice on medication in a multidisciplinary team?
Pharmacist
What is the primary goal of the service for people with a diagnosis of moderate to severe advanced dementia?
To reduce hospital admissions and improve quality of life
What is the role of the specialist nurse in the service for people with a diagnosis of moderate to severe advanced dementia?
To coordinate care with GPs, secondary care and social services
What is a common challenge to effective multidisciplinary team working?
All of the above
What is the benefit of a multidisciplinary team in terms of patient care?
All of the above
What is the key feature of the Islington model of care?
A multidisciplinary team with clear roles and responsibilities
What is the outcome of MDT working in the service for people with a diagnosis of moderate to severe advanced dementia?
Improved quality of life and a clear, shared aim among staff
What is the role of a general practitioner in a multidisciplinary team?
To provide primary medical care and oversee the patient's record
What is the primary benefit of the Islington model of care for children and young people?
Reliable, simple and easy access to resources required for optimal care
What is the purpose of a multidisciplinary team meeting?
To discuss patient care and treatment plans
What is the composition of the core team in the service for people with a diagnosis of moderate to severe advanced dementia?
Consultant in old-age psychiatry, specialist nurses, advanced practice nurse, dementia social worker, and carer
Who may lead a multidisciplinary team?
Any healthcare professional
What is the significance of the involvement of the hospital team in the Islington model?
To manage acutely ill children in the community with support from the hospital team
What is the benefit of using 'Families First' in multidisciplinary team working?
It addresses barriers to support families who don't meet the social care threshold
What is the target population of the service for people with a diagnosis of moderate to severe advanced dementia?
People with a diagnosis of moderate to severe advanced dementia being supported to live at home
What is the characteristic of leadership in multidisciplinary team working?
Leadership roles vary depending on the team's structure and setting
What is the goal of multidisciplinary team working in terms of patient care?
To provide a comprehensive and coordinated care plan for patients
What is the primary benefit of the service for people with a diagnosis of moderate to severe advanced dementia?
Reduced hospital admissions and improved quality of life
What is the role of the carer in the service for people with a diagnosis of moderate to severe advanced dementia?
An essential element of the team, providing care and support to patients
What is the primary goal of MDT working in the NHS Long Term Plan?
To break down traditional barriers between teams and organisations
What has supported the generalism agenda, which is linked to MDT working?
HEE’s Future Doctor and Future Nurse programmes
What is the context in which MDT working is promoted?
In both the NHS Long Term Plan and the NHS People Plan
What provides a platform to support and enable MDT working like never before?
The changes in health and care infrastructure
What is the benefit of MDT working in the context of patient care?
Better supporting the increasing number of people with long-term health conditions
What is the primary focus of multidisciplinary team meetings?
To address new protocols, educational topics, and administrative issues relevant to the team's practice
What is essential to add value to the team in multidisciplinary team meetings?
To ensure familiarity and clarity of role
What is an outcome of shared decision making in personalized care?
A better match between individuals' values and treatment choices
What is a key enabler of multidisciplinary team working?
Working across boundaries
What is the core principle of personalized care?
People have choice and control over their care
What provides a positive change in power and decision making in personalized care?
A new relationship between people, professionals, and the health and care system
What is a characteristic of the Transdisciplinary model of care?
Barriers between different disciplines break down and roles are redesigned
What is a key feature of the Local - 'Common' model of care?
Professionals from one organisation work closely together
What is the primary goal of the Unidisciplinary model of care?
To have a professional with continuing responsibility coordinate the care
What is a characteristic of the Core Team model of care?
The core team consists of professionals from several organisations
What is the outcome of using the Transdisciplinary model of care?
Patient plans benefit from interdisciplinary insights
What is a key feature of the Unidisciplinary model of care?
Professionals from one organisation work closely together
What is the primary difference between the Local and Core Team models of care?
The composition of the team
What is the focus of the Transdisciplinary model of care?
To make the optimum use of team skills and knowledge
What is the average age of patients in the service for people with a diagnosis of moderate to severe advanced dementia?
75
What is a key aspect of the Core Team model of care?
The team works closely together, including the patient
What is the focus of the service for people with a diagnosis of moderate to severe advanced dementia?
Palliative care
What is the primary goal of the Unidisciplinary model of care?
To coordinate care for the patient
What is the role of the specialist nurse in the service for people with a diagnosis of moderate to severe advanced dementia?
Care coordination
What is the outcome of the MDT working in the Islington model?
Improved quality of life for children and young people
What is the composition of the core team in the Islington model?
Health Visitor, Community Children's Nursing Team, hospital pharmacist, and paediatrician
What is the target population of the Islington model?
Children and young people with complex health needs
What is the role of the carer in the service for people with a diagnosis of moderate to severe advanced dementia?
Part of the MDT team
What is the outcome of the service for people with a diagnosis of moderate to severe advanced dementia?
70% of patients achieved their choice of place of death at home
What is the primary benefit of the Islington model?
Coordinated care for children and young people with complex needs
What is the focus of the MDT working in the service for people with a diagnosis of moderate to severe advanced dementia?
Providing palliative care
What is the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Gloucestershire Urological Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Service?
To act as a link between the core MDT and wider community teams
What is the primary goal of the Midhurst Macmillan Palliative Care Service?
To provide palliative care to patients with severe, intractable complex symptoms
What is the composition of the Gloucestershire Urological Cancer Multidisciplinary Team?
Urology Consultant, Clinical Oncologist, Radiographer, Clinical Nurse Specialist, MDT Coordinator
What is the target population of the Oxleas Advanced Dementia Engagement Service?
Patients with moderate to severe advanced dementia
What is the outcome of MDT working in the Gloucestershire Urological Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Service?
All of the above
What is the role of the MDT coordinator in the Gloucestershire Urological Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Service?
To coordinate MDT meetings
What is the primary goal of the Oxleas Advanced Dementia Engagement Service?
To provide community-based care for patients with advanced dementia
What is the composition of the Oxleas Advanced Dementia Engagement Service MDT?
Consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurses, Counsellor, OT, Physio, Volunteers
What is the outcome of MDT working in the Oxleas Advanced Dementia Engagement Service?
All of the above
What is the primary benefit of the Midhurst Macmillan Palliative Care Service?
To enable people at the end of life to be cared for at home
What is the primary goal of a multidisciplinary team?
To deliver comprehensive, coordinated, and person-centred care
Which healthcare professional is responsible for providing primary medical care and acting as a patient's first point of contact in the healthcare system?
General Practitioner
What is a common challenge to effective multidisciplinary team working?
All of the above
What is the role of a pharmacist in a multidisciplinary team?
To provide advice on medication and ensure appropriate medication
What is the benefit of using 'Families First' in multidisciplinary team working?
To address barriers to support families who don't meet the social care threshold
What is the primary focus of multidisciplinary team meetings?
To share essential details about the patient's condition, history, and current treatments
What is the outcome of shared decision making in personalised care?
All of the above
Who may lead a multidisciplinary team?
A senior clinician or specialist doctor, or a nurse or therapist
What is the primary goal of occupational therapists in a multidisciplinary team?
To help patients with rehabilitation and recovery
What is a key feature of a multidisciplinary team?
Multiple professionals working together
This quiz assesses your understanding of Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT) in the National Health Service (NHS). It covers the history and development of MDT working, including policy initiatives and future plans. Test your knowledge of MDT in the NHS and its role in supporting patients with long-term health conditions.
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