Multidisciplinary Teams in Healthcare

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What is the primary purpose of multidisciplinary teams in healthcare?

To support the increasing number of people with long-term health conditions

What is the name of the programme that sets out an ambition to break down traditional barriers between teams and organisations?

NHS Long Term Plan

What is the name of the plan that signals the importance of multidisciplinary working in healthcare?

We are the NHS: People Plan 2020/21

What is the role of multidisciplinary teams in the generalism agenda?

To support the generalism agenda as part of HEE’s Future Doctor and Future Nurse programmes Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of the establishment of ICSs across England for multidisciplinary working?

It provides a platform to support and enable MDT working like never before Signup and view all the answers

What has consistently promoted multidisciplinary working in the NHS over the past decade?

Policy initiatives, pilots and incentive schemes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Transdisciplinary model of care?

To make the optimum use of the skills and abilities of MDT members Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Model 1: Unidisciplinary care?

Meetings where other professionals input to care planning on an irregular basis Signup and view all the answers

Which model of care is often suitable when decisions need to be made quickly?

Unidisciplinary Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the Core Team model?

The members of the core team are generally able to commit resources to the common effort Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the MDT coordinator in the example description of the Consultant-led services?

To coordinate the meetings and the plan is discussed with the patient and relatives Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Model 2: Local –’common’ care?

Professionals working in an organisation work closely together as a team Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the example description of the Consultant-led services?

To plan and manage the care of patients diagnosed with cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between the Transdisciplinary model and the Core Team model?

The barriers between different disciplines and roles Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Model 3: Core Team care?

Assessments are carried out by each profession and patient plans are worked up as a collaborative effort Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of the Transdisciplinary model of care?

Patient plans benefit from interdisciplinary insights Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the care coordination team in the service described?

To support carers in providing ongoing and palliative care Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of patients who achieved their choice of place of death at home?

70% Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the model developed by Islington as part of their status as Integration Pioneers?

Islington Model Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Patient Identification Tool in the Children's MDT Teleconferences model?

To identify children from hospital data with specific health needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the hospital team in the Children's MDT Teleconferences model?

To provide greater involvement in the care of children with special needs or long-term conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main feature of the Children's MDT Teleconferences model?

A multi-professional team with clear roles and responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using the 'Families First' approach in the Children's MDT Teleconferences model?

It addresses barriers to support families who don't meet the social care threshold Signup and view all the answers

Who is involved in the core team of the Children's MDT Teleconferences model?

A range of health and social care professionals, including parents and carers Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the Children's MDT Teleconferences model for parents and carers?

They experience a co-ordinated and seamless service Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the service described in the text?

Improving care for children and young people with specific health needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a multidisciplinary team in healthcare?

To deliver comprehensive, coordinated, and person-centred care for patients Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a challenge to effective multidisciplinary team functioning?

Hierarchical structures and power dynamics Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of multidisciplinary team working?

Better diagnostic and treatment decisions through collaborative discussion Signup and view all the answers

In a community/primary care multidisciplinary team, which professional is responsible for overseeing the patient's record?

General Practitioner (GP) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of leadership in a multidisciplinary team?

A leadership role that varies depending on the team's structure and setting Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a pharmacist in a multidisciplinary team?

Ensuring appropriate medication and providing advice on managing various conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of multidisciplinary team meetings?

To ensure a seamless flow of care for patients with different needs Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to share during multidisciplinary team meetings?

Essential details about the patient's condition, history, diagnostic results, and current treatments Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of effective multidisciplinary team meetings?

A consensus on the best care for the patient Signup and view all the answers

What is personalized care in the context of multidisciplinary teams?

Care that takes into account the patient's individual strengths, needs, and preferences Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of personalized care?

A positive impact on people, professionals, and the healthcare system Signup and view all the answers

What should team members do to add value to multidisciplinary team meetings?

Ensure familiarity and clarity of role Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Gloucestershire Urological Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Service?

To coordinate care and ensure continuity for patients with urological cancer Signup and view all the answers

Which team members are responsible for organizing and coordinating care in the Midhurst Macmillan Palliative Care Service?

The CNS and other team members Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Oxleas Advanced Dementia Engagement Service?

To provide consultant-led community-based home care for patients with advanced dementia Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the key worker function in the Gloucestershire Urological Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Service?

To act as a link between the core MDT and wider community team to ensure continuity of care Signup and view all the answers

What is the target population of the Midhurst Macmillan Palliative Care Service?

Patients with severe, intractable complex symptoms that have persisted after palliative care by generalists Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall goal of the Midhurst Macmillan Palliative Care Service?

To enable people at the end of life to be cared for at home in the place of their choosing Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the Oxleas Advanced Dementia Engagement Service?

Consultants, Associate Specialists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and volunteers Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of MDT working in the Gloucestershire Urological Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Service?

Enhanced continuity of care and coordination of information about the patient Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of care coordination in the Oxleas Advanced Dementia Engagement Service?

To enable close working with GPs and community nurses, reducing duplication and building trust and respect between professionals Signup and view all the answers

What is the key feature of the Midhurst Macmillan Palliative Care Service?

Personalised care responding to the changing needs of patients Signup and view all the answers

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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