Multidisciplinary working in HSC

Question 1

what is a Multi-disciplinary team ?

Answer 1

A team in which health and care workers from different professional backgrounds, and with different work roles, plan, implement and monitor an individual’s care

Question 2

What can happen when agencies do not work together?

Answer 2

Chance of a vulnerable, at risk individual, to slip through the net

Question 3

Why is it important that different agencies share information about an individuals care?

Answer 3

-These teams may not include only the health and care workers but also voluntary organisations e.g. Childline
-The emergency services, and the education services may also be represented.
-The work of a multi-disciplinary team ensures a holistic approach is taken to planning and implementing a care plan.
-Heath and care professionals not only provide their specialist knowledge but will also see this within the context of the wider needs of the service user

Question 4

Who should be involved in the partnership meetings?

Answer 4

Service user
Advocate
Translator
Informal carers
Professional staff involved in providing care

Question 5

What is a holistic approach?

Answer 5

A holistic approach takes account of a person’s wider needs, including:
Physical
Emotional
Social
Cultural
Spiritual