MDT meetings are the gold standard for delivering comprehensive gynaecological care. However, the deliberate, structured nature of multi-disciplinary team meetings (MDT) means they are time-intensive and challenging to organise, especially when dealing with complex cases involving extensive patient data.

Among the challenges reported by MDT participants is decision-making fatigue, caused in a large part by the often scattered nature of patient data as well as facilitation difficulties. Both can influence outcomes. Conversely, meetings that are well-structured, with complete patient data means that every patient is more likely to receive equal attention, optimised recommendations, evidence-based management and timely communications.

In order to safely streamline the MDT process and reduce the cognitive load on participating clinicians and the organiser, it is crucial to begin with the correct tools and workflows.

The path to effective MDT meetings starts with a framework specifically built for Australasian gynaecologists which provides single-point coordination and the ability to quickly gather everything needed into one easily accessible place. This ensures:

• Organised leadership with clear agendas.

• Active participation of all relevant specialties.

• All patient data is immediately at hand.

• Optimal pathway management decision-making. 

• Outputs are easily recorded.

• Notifications are quickly sent out post-meeting. 

Gynaecology Plus has worked closely with Australasian clinicians to build an MDT framework which incorporates everything needed to organise and run gynaecology multi-disciplinary meetings effectively. Included in this MDT framework is the capability to easily: 

• Receive and manage MDT review and ensure each patient background is complete.

• Ensure all the clinical information required is documented and available for discussion. 

• Ensure any prior radiology and pathology information is recorded. 

• Automatic preparation and distribution of MDT meeting agendas. 

• Document the agreed recommendations, automatically integrated with each patient’s record.

• Communicate recommendations to the referrer, patient and others in their circle of care. 

Gynaecology Plus offers a step change in MDT efficiency, enabling improved patient outcomes across Australasian gynaecology hospitals and private practices regardless of size.

Seamless integration with the hospital PAS and EMR and the use of a broad suite of specialist modules within Gynaecology Plus is already providing tremendous promise for transforming women’s healthcare delivery.