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What is the primary purpose of multidisciplinary teams in healthcare?
What is the primary purpose of multidisciplinary teams in healthcare?
What is the name of the programme that sets out an ambition to break down traditional barriers between teams and organisations?
What is the name of the programme that sets out an ambition to break down traditional barriers between teams and organisations?
What is the name of the plan that signals the importance of multidisciplinary working in healthcare?
What is the name of the plan that signals the importance of multidisciplinary working in healthcare?
What is the role of multidisciplinary teams in the generalism agenda?
What is the role of multidisciplinary teams in the generalism agenda?
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What is the benefit of the establishment of ICSs across England for multidisciplinary working?
What is the benefit of the establishment of ICSs across England for multidisciplinary working?
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What has consistently promoted multidisciplinary working in the NHS over the past decade?
What has consistently promoted multidisciplinary working in the NHS over the past decade?
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What is the primary goal of the Transdisciplinary model of care?
What is the primary goal of the Transdisciplinary model of care?
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What is a characteristic of Model 1: Unidisciplinary care?
What is a characteristic of Model 1: Unidisciplinary care?
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Which model of care is often suitable when decisions need to be made quickly?
Which model of care is often suitable when decisions need to be made quickly?
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What is a key feature of the Core Team model?
What is a key feature of the Core Team model?
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What is the role of the MDT coordinator in the example description of the Consultant-led services?
What is the role of the MDT coordinator in the example description of the Consultant-led services?
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What is a characteristic of Model 2: Local –’common’ care?
What is a characteristic of Model 2: Local –’common’ care?
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What is the primary focus of the example description of the Consultant-led services?
What is the primary focus of the example description of the Consultant-led services?
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What is a key difference between the Transdisciplinary model and the Core Team model?
What is a key difference between the Transdisciplinary model and the Core Team model?
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What is a characteristic of Model 3: Core Team care?
What is a characteristic of Model 3: Core Team care?
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What is the primary benefit of the Transdisciplinary model of care?
What is the primary benefit of the Transdisciplinary model of care?
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What is the primary goal of the care coordination team in the service described?
What is the primary goal of the care coordination team in the service described?
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What is the percentage of patients who achieved their choice of place of death at home?
What is the percentage of patients who achieved their choice of place of death at home?
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What is the name of the model developed by Islington as part of their status as Integration Pioneers?
What is the name of the model developed by Islington as part of their status as Integration Pioneers?
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What is the purpose of the Patient Identification Tool in the Children's MDT Teleconferences model?
What is the purpose of the Patient Identification Tool in the Children's MDT Teleconferences model?
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What is the role of the hospital team in the Children's MDT Teleconferences model?
What is the role of the hospital team in the Children's MDT Teleconferences model?
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What is the main feature of the Children's MDT Teleconferences model?
What is the main feature of the Children's MDT Teleconferences model?
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What is the benefit of using the 'Families First' approach in the Children's MDT Teleconferences model?
What is the benefit of using the 'Families First' approach in the Children's MDT Teleconferences model?
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Who is involved in the core team of the Children's MDT Teleconferences model?
Who is involved in the core team of the Children's MDT Teleconferences model?
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What is the outcome of the Children's MDT Teleconferences model for parents and carers?
What is the outcome of the Children's MDT Teleconferences model for parents and carers?
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What is the focus of the service described in the text?
What is the focus of the service described in the text?
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What is the primary goal of a multidisciplinary team in healthcare?
What is the primary goal of a multidisciplinary team in healthcare?
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Which of the following is a challenge to effective multidisciplinary team functioning?
Which of the following is a challenge to effective multidisciplinary team functioning?
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What is a key benefit of multidisciplinary team working?
What is a key benefit of multidisciplinary team working?
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In a community/primary care multidisciplinary team, which professional is responsible for overseeing the patient's record?
In a community/primary care multidisciplinary team, which professional is responsible for overseeing the patient's record?
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What is a characteristic of leadership in a multidisciplinary team?
What is a characteristic of leadership in a multidisciplinary team?
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What is the primary role of a pharmacist in a multidisciplinary team?
What is the primary role of a pharmacist in a multidisciplinary team?
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What is the primary goal of multidisciplinary team meetings?
What is the primary goal of multidisciplinary team meetings?
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What is essential to share during multidisciplinary team meetings?
What is essential to share during multidisciplinary team meetings?
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What is the outcome of effective multidisciplinary team meetings?
What is the outcome of effective multidisciplinary team meetings?
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What is personalized care in the context of multidisciplinary teams?
What is personalized care in the context of multidisciplinary teams?
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What is a key benefit of personalized care?
What is a key benefit of personalized care?
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What should team members do to add value to multidisciplinary team meetings?
What should team members do to add value to multidisciplinary team meetings?
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What is the primary goal of the Gloucestershire Urological Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Service?
What is the primary goal of the Gloucestershire Urological Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Service?
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Which team members are responsible for organizing and coordinating care in the Midhurst Macmillan Palliative Care Service?
Which team members are responsible for organizing and coordinating care in the Midhurst Macmillan Palliative Care Service?
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What is the primary focus of the Oxleas Advanced Dementia Engagement Service?
What is the primary focus of the Oxleas Advanced Dementia Engagement Service?
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What is the role of the key worker function in the Gloucestershire Urological Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Service?
What is the role of the key worker function in the Gloucestershire Urological Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Service?
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What is the target population of the Midhurst Macmillan Palliative Care Service?
What is the target population of the Midhurst Macmillan Palliative Care Service?
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What is the overall goal of the Midhurst Macmillan Palliative Care Service?
What is the overall goal of the Midhurst Macmillan Palliative Care Service?
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What is the composition of the Oxleas Advanced Dementia Engagement Service?
What is the composition of the Oxleas Advanced Dementia Engagement Service?
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What is the outcome of MDT working in the Gloucestershire Urological Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Service?
What is the outcome of MDT working in the Gloucestershire Urological Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Service?
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What is the role of care coordination in the Oxleas Advanced Dementia Engagement Service?
What is the role of care coordination in the Oxleas Advanced Dementia Engagement Service?
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What is the key feature of the Midhurst Macmillan Palliative Care Service?
What is the key feature of the Midhurst Macmillan Palliative Care Service?
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Study Notes
Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT)
- MDT is not a new concept and has a lengthy history in the NHS
- Policy initiatives, pilots, and incentive schemes have consistently promoted MDT working over the past decade
- The Long Term Plan sets out an ambition to break down traditional barriers between teams and organisations to better support people with long-term health conditions
Benefits of MDT Working
- Specific knowledge and skills from different professionals
- Multiple perspectives enhance the quality of care and prevent gaps in service provision
- Better diagnostic and treatment decisions through discussion and debate among professionals
Challenges of MDT Working
- Hierarchy and power dynamics can create conflicts and inhibit decision-making
- Scheduling and timetabling can be challenging, especially in distributed teams and hybrid working environments
- Professional priorities and differing practices can lead to conflict and disagreement
- Resources are required to run and deliver the service effectively
Examples of MDT Composition
- Hospital MDT: doctors, nurses, therapists, pharmacists
- Community/Primary Care MDT: general practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, social workers
Leadership in MDT
- Leadership role may vary depending on the team's structure and setting
- Senior clinician or specialist doctor may take charge, while in other instances, a nurse or therapist may lead the team
- Goal: deliver comprehensive, coordinated, and person-centred care for patients
Essential Skills for MDT Working
- Effective communication and collaboration among team members
- Willingness to learn from each other and adapt to different perspectives
- Respect and trust among team members are crucial for success
- Familiarity with governance and accountability is essential for MDT working
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Description
This quiz covers the concept of multidisciplinary teams in healthcare, including their importance, enablers, and barriers. It also explores different models of team working and demonstrates how to apply multidisciplinary working in a clinical case.