MDTs Part 2: Understanding Interdisciplinary Healthcare Teams

What is a key advantage of not having a national standard for an MDT?

It allows for uniform implementation across different clinical areas
It reduces the cost of implementing MDTs
It increases the quality of life of patients
It enables flexibility to suit each particular clinical area (correct)

What is an important outcome considered by the committee in evaluating the effectiveness of MDTs?

Staff satisfaction
Equity of care
Mortality (correct)
Length of stay

What is the primary goal of implementing multidisciplinary board rounds?

To increase staff satisfaction
To improve patient safety
To reduce the length of stay of patients
To extend multidisciplinary care (correct)

What is a potential cost savings of implementing MDTs?

£8.50 per patient (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Schwartz Rounds?

To explore the challenges and rewards of working in healthcare (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of attending Schwartz Rounds?

Reduced hierarchies between staff (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of a positive safety culture?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of human factors training in healthcare?

To embed human factors in healthcare (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of relational care?

Emotional and social aspects of patient care (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying premise of Schwartz Rounds?

Staff must feel supported in their work to provide compassionate care (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of using MDTs in healthcare?

To improve patient outcomes and staff efficiency (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'continuum' concept in MDTs?

It indicates the progression from individual to team-based care (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using care pathways in MDTs?

To standardize patient care and reduce errors (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of SBAR in MDTs?

To facilitate communication among healthcare professionals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of human factors in MDT working?

They are essential for promoting teamwork and collaboration (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using NICE Guideline Templates in MDTs?

To facilitate decision-making and patient care (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of leadership according to Professor Jonathan Perks?

The ability to provide direction, motivation, encouragement or instruction to others (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the leadership model that identifies five leadership styles?

Goleman's leadership model (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the framework used by the NHS to develop leadership skills?

NHS Leadership Framework (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for being aware of one's own emotions and the emotions of others?

Emotional intelligence (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the tool used to build self-awareness and trust?

Johari Window (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the cultural attributes that define a team?

Cultural DNA (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of dealing with or controlling things or people?

Management (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of the book 'Inspiring Leadership'?

Professor Jonathan Perks (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ability to recognize and understand emotions in oneself and others?

Emotional Intelligence (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the programme used by the NHS to develop leadership skills?

Leadership Academy (D) Signup and view all the answers