Multidisciplinary Team Working toolkit
Completion requirements
Expanding practice teams brings the opportunity to embed new skills into primary care, widens the range of services offered by general practice and works towards resolving some of the challenges currently faced in primary care.
Summary of Top Tips
- Don’t be afraid to ask other professionals about their roles and professional backgrounds – if we don’t understand each other, it’s harder to work well together.
- Encourage your team to share insights into how the other services work – and make sure someone finds out any details no one is sure of.
- Don’t assume that others will have been kept up to speed with changes within your organisation – be proactive in checking that they understand new initiatives and structures.
- Incorporate some ‘socialising’ into multi-disciplinary team meetings. This helps to develop that vital personal connection. It will improve the effectiveness of working relationships.