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Structured learning activities

Cancer Australia Multidisciplinary Care toolkit

Organisation:

Cancer Australia

Comments:

The toolkit contains a comprehensive range of information, templates and checklists. It covers MDC fundamentals, Setting up a Team and Running a team. They have been funded by Cancer Australia as part of the Strengthening Cancer Care Initiative.

Format:

Website - with downloadable tools.

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Free of charge

Country of Origin:

Australia

URL:

http://www.cancerlearning.gov.au/mdc.htm

Multidisciplinary care communication skills workshop

Organisation:

Pam McLean Cancer Communications Centre

Comments:

Full or half day interactive workshop. Discussion, and role-play with professional actor. All scenarios involve multidisciplinary interactions along the pathway of care.  The patient's case will be introduced and discussed in a multidisciplinary meeting, at which time participants will decide on a team approach to the patient.  The workshop will the follow the patient (played by an actor) through a series of consultations.  Participants will then review and revise their approach, and try out fresh options.  Insights can then be assembled for transference back into the workplace.

Format:

Training workshop

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Payment required - Contact Pam McLean Centre

Country of Origin:

Australia

URL:

http://www.mcleancentre.org/main.html

Multidisciplinary Management of Chronic Disease

Organisation:

Rural Health Education Foundation

Comments:

Online program available by streaming and podcasts (55mins). Through a series of case studies, this program explores the principles of prevention and multidisciplinary management of chronic disease and the practical application in rural and remote health services.

Format:

Website - educational tool

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Free of charge

Country of Origin:

Australia

URL:

http://www.rhef.com.au/programs/707/707.html

Learning on the run

There are a number of learning on he run activities inherent in multidisciplinary care. For more information on the activities listed below please visit the Cancer Australia Multidisciplinary Care module where you can download relevant templates and checklists.

Examples:

  • Establishing principles of multidisciplinary care for your team
  • Creating a MDT directory
  • Communication strategies to include GPs
  • Developing shared goals and outcomes for your team
  • Creating and trialing a Treatment Plan proforma
  • Invite patient feedback over a period of time in relation to their level of satisfaction with the way in which treatment recommendations have been conveyed to them
  • Discuss with your team how data collection could be co-ordinated as part of your meeting

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