A4: Multi - disciplinary working in the health and social care sector

Question 1

What are the benefits of multi - disciplinary working?

Answer 1

→Sharing knowledge from different expertise areas
→Ensures joined up working
→Regular meetings - better communication
→Access to variety of professionals
→Holistic approach

Question 2

What are the limitations of multi - disciplinary working?

Answer 2

→Miscommunication
→Differing opinions
→Lots of professional opinions → service users’ opinion may not be acknowledged.