Interprofessional/multidisciplinary teams

Question 1

What is a MDT

Answer 1

multidisciplinary teams

Question 2

What is IPT

Answer 2

Interprofessional teams

Question 3

What is effective MDT working (5)

Answer 3

1. Pooling knowledge
2. Generating ideas
3. Organising work
4. Controlling activities
5. Decision making

Question 4

What is pooling knowledge in MDT (5)

Answer 4

1. Identify members
2. Understand each other roles
3. Awareness of knowledge, skills, experience
4. Familiarity of members ways of working
5. Awareness of common goal

Question 5

What is generating ideas in MDT (6)

Answer 5

1. Supportive environment
2. Mutual respect and trust
3. Equal voice
4. Opportunity for all to put forward ideas
5. Listen to others
6. Offer constructive feedback

Question 6

What is organising work in MDT (9)

Answer 6

1. Clear leadership
2. Communication- SBAR
3. Clarify roles
4. Delegate tasks
5. Coordinate work
6. Clear timeframes
7. Define accountability and responsibility
8. Logistics-where to meet
9. Agreed common goals

Question 7

What is controlling activities in MDT (7)

Answer 7

1. Resolution of conflict
2. Absence of personal agendas
3. Ability to request and provide clarification if anything is unclear
4. Positive constructive attitude
5. Learn from mistakes
6. Open about how the team is working
7. Time management

Question 8

What is decision-making in MDT (6)

Answer 8

1. Clear leadership
2. Discussion
3. Negotiation
4. Influence
5. Practicalities
6. Democracy

Question 9

What is SBAR

Answer 9

Situation

Background

Assessment

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