McGrath Foundation: Navigating Cancer Care and Emotional Wellbeing Series - MODULE 2 (WORKING WITHIN A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM)
MODULE 2: WORKING WITHIN A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM
This is part of the Navigating Cancer Care and Emotional Wellbeing Series presented by Clinical Psychologists, Dr Jemma Gilchrist and Rebecca Van Lloy of Mind My Health originally developed for the McGrath Foundation.
In this module you will learn ways to effectively work within a multidisciplinary team to advocate for and support the outcomes of individuals’ and families affected by cancer.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the role of nurses within the multidisciplinary team and explain how collaborative care enhances patient outcomes.
- Identify when and how to escalate psychosocial concerns using a stepped model of care and appropriate communication channels.
- Apply practical strategies to strengthen your contribution to the MDT, even in time-limited or informal settings.
- Identify and navigate complex and challenging communication scenarios that can arise within the MDT process.
- Skilfully communicate with and support patients in understanding and responding to MDRT outcomes.
Continue Your Learning – Explore the Remaining Modules:
- McGrath Foundation: Navigating Cancer Care and Emotional Wellbeing Series - MODULE 1 (EMOTIONAL DISTRESS IN CANCER CARE)
- McGrath Foundation: Navigating Cancer Care and Emotional Wellbeing Series - MODULE 3 (ADAPTING TO CHANGE)
- McGrath Foundation: Navigating Cancer Care and Emotional Wellbeing Series - MODULE 4 (SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH METASTATIC OR ADVANCED CANCER)
- McGrath Foundation: Navigating Cancer Care and Emotional Wellbeing Series - MODULE 5, PART 1 (WORKING WITH VULNERABLE PATIENTS)
- McGrath Foundation: Navigating Cancer Care and Emotional Wellbeing Series - MODULE 5, PART 2 (WORKING WITH VULNERABLE PATIENTS)
