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MDT certification and independent review
Practical guidance and structured assessment for multidisciplinary teams in independent healthcare. Understand current practice, identify improvements and demonstrate good governance.
Support for effective MDT working
Guidance, independent feedback and certification, from everyday meeting practice to a structured assessment.
Expert advice
Get an independent perspective on MDT workflows, with feedback tailored to the clinical setting.
Discuss a review →MDT certification
Assess MDT processes through self-assessment, expert observation and attendance review.
Explore certification →From assessment to assurance
A structured review. A practical purpose.
Each stage builds a clearer picture of MDT working and the evidence behind it.
- 01
Assess current practice
Bring together self-assessment and supporting information.
A clear starting point - 02
Independent review
Combine expert observation with a review of team attendance.
An external perspective - 03
Identify improvements
Recognise strengths and areas that need further attention.
Practical priorities - 04
Demonstrate good practice
Receive certification when the assessment requirements are met.
Evidence of achievement
A clearer view of MDT practice
Examine team organisation, the information available for discussion and the way decisions are recorded.
Turn review into improvement
Build on established strengths and identify practical changes through guidance and independent feedback.
Research in perspective · 2017
Making time for MDT discussion
NHS England cites a Cancer Research UK study which found that around half of patients were discussed for two minutes or less.
A historical finding that informed cancer MDT streamlining guidance, rather than a measure of current practice.
≈50%two minutes
or less
or less
Approximate proportion, shown as 50% for illustration. Source: NHS England guidance (2020), p. 3, citing Cancer Research UK (2017). Not Arcadent performance data.
Guidance in context
What should effective MDT working support?
NHS England’s guidance on streamlining cancer MDT meetings sets out three aims. These provide useful context for reviewing meeting processes.
Cancer MDT guidance · Published January 2020
| Focus | Intended benefit |
|---|---|
| Time for complex cases | More discussion time for cases that need full multidisciplinary input. |
| Effective use of expertise | More flexible meetings that make better use of clinical and diagnostic time. |
| Consistency of care | Agreed care pathways that improve transparency and consistency. |
Source: NHS England & NHS Improvement, MDT streamlining guidance, executive summary, p. 2. These are guidance aims, not measured outcomes of Arcadent certification.
Also read: IHPN Multidisciplinary Team Working Report (PDF) →Discuss the next step
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