Abstract

Multidisciplinary Team Meeting in UK Geriatric Medicine

Kawa Amin

Value of multidisciplinary working teams has become more recognized to provide better healthcare service for the patients. Good communication within healthcare profession in regular meetings is the cement that holds the team together. There are various models of MDT meeting and there are issues that can rise in each model however with better communication and interpersonal skills, working-group can overcome these obstacles. A survey conducted to extrapolate UK geriatrician opinion in their current MDT meeting at their hospital and unit; emailing a questionnaire to analysis their responds. Results: There are acceptance levels among British geriatrician in their current MDT meeting level and outcome.