Organised Multidisciplinary Team Care
Organised Multidisciplinary Team Care
Organised Multidisciplinary Team Care
The following definition outlines the objectives as well as some of the challenges involved in achieving this component. "Multidisciplinary care when professionals from a range of disciplines work together to deliver comprehensive care that addresses as many of the patient's needs as possible. This can be delivered by a range of professionals functioning as a team under one organisational umbrella or by professionals from a range of organisations, including private practice, brought together as a unique team. As a patient's condition changes over time, the composition of the team may change to reflect the changing clinical and psychosocial needs of the patient." Mitchell, G.K., Tieman, J.J. & Shelby-James, T.M. (2008). Multidisciplinary care planning and teamwork in primary care. MJA, 188(8), p.S63.
References of interest
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