MDT meetings: what patients can ask
A multidisciplinary team brings specialists together. The video explains the discussion and the questions patients can prepare.
Three things to know
Specialists from different departments review the case together and discuss treatment options and their order. The team’s makeup depends on the patient’s needs.
Not every patient needs an MDT. The video describes it as an option when a case is complex, the diagnosis is uncertain or several treatments could be considered.
Ask the treating doctor what records are needed and who will explain the recommendation. Write down questions about options, side effects, costs and quality of life. The team’s recommendation does not replace the patient’s choice.