Multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) are teams of healthcare professionals from different disciplines who work together to provide comprehensive care for a patient. The goal of an MDT is to combine the expertise of different professionals to develop a holistic treatment plan that addresses all aspects of a patient's health and well-being. Here are some of the key features of an MDT:
Members of the team may include doctors, nurses, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and dietitians.
The team works together to develop a treatment plan that considers the patient's medical, psychological, and social needs.
MDTs can improve communication among healthcare providers, leading to better patient outcomes.
MDTs can help reduce fragmentation of care and increase continuity of care.
MDTs can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of care by reducing duplication of services and streamlining the delivery of care.