Our MDT meetings involve psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists and psychologists. Can be any number of people from 3 to 20. These meetings can be very long an tedious. All online info is exhaustive and exhausting. Any quick tips for improving multidisciplinary team meetings?
Sounds tedious! An organisation I worked for had people mark important agenda points in advance and others could be passed without discussion. It meant more detail in agenda but meetings were much quicker. Also, subjective I know, but allowed more important points to be discussed more thoroughly with less time wasted on more trivial points.
Decide ahead of time what is to be discussed with each patient, otherwise team members may discuss details that, while perhaps important, are not relevant to the immediate care of the patient. If inpatient, how has the person been behaviorally, report of symptoms, any reported side effects from medications, and plans for discharge (e.g., location, timing, treatment to be provided outpatient including psychotherapy). Ask specific questions of team members and not open-ended ones, which invite long discussions!
Don't forget to get at least one registered dietitian on the team. Well nourished individuals learn, heal, and make better decisions.
Absolutely!!!! A good dietitian with background in mental health will be a strong member of your team. Nutrition is crucial to mental health. I would be happy to discuss, if you have more questions. Luana Tomchak, MHE, RD, LD
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