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What is the primary advantage of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach for older patients?
What is the primary advantage of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach for older patients?
- Better management of comorbidities and complex care needs (correct)
- Decreased involvement of geriatricians
- Reduced need for community activities
- Improved communication between healthcare providers
Which of the following professionals is not typically a part of a typical older person MDT?
Which of the following professionals is not typically a part of a typical older person MDT?
- Dietician (correct)
- Physiotherapist
- Geriatrician
- Social worker
What is social prescribing primarily aimed at?
What is social prescribing primarily aimed at?
- Encouraging individuals to seek alternative therapies
- Referring individuals to hospitals
- Referring individuals to local community activities (correct)
- Encouraging individuals to rely solely on medication
Why is an MDT approach particularly important for frail older people?
Why is an MDT approach particularly important for frail older people?
What does the evidence suggest about MDT approaches for people who use services?
What does the evidence suggest about MDT approaches for people who use services?
What does 'MDT' stand for in the context of healthcare?
What does 'MDT' stand for in the context of healthcare?
Which member of the MDT is primarily responsible for coordinating care?
Which member of the MDT is primarily responsible for coordinating care?
In what way does frailty in older people necessitate a team-based approach?
In what way does frailty in older people necessitate a team-based approach?
What is the purpose of referring individuals to local community activities through social prescribing?
What is the purpose of referring individuals to local community activities through social prescribing?
Which type of patients benefit the most from the MDT approach?
Which type of patients benefit the most from the MDT approach?
What is the main function of an MDT for older patients?
What is the main function of an MDT for older patients?
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