PART 3 – PLACEMENT 1 – 2024 SEPT – Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration and Interprofessional Working in Primary Care
NMC Reflective Account Form
Reflective account:
What was the nature of the CPD activity and/or practice-related feedback and/or event or experience in your practice?
During my GP placement (October 2024), I worked closely with a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) that included GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists, and healthcare assistants (HCAs). I observed how effective collaboration between different professionals improved patient outcomes, particularly for complex cases involving chronic disease management and medication reviews.
What did you learn from the CPD activity and/or feedback and/or event or experience in your practice?
I learned that clear communication, shared decision-making, and defined roles are essential for effective interprofessional working. Applying West’s Teamwork Model (2012), I recognised how structured collaboration enhances efficiency and ensures patients receive holistic care. Additionally, I observed how different specialities within the MDT contributed unique expertise to patient assessments, reinforcing the importance of interprofessional respect and cooperation.
How did you change or improve your practice as a result?
Following this experience, I became more proactive in seeking guidance from other professionals and contributing effectively in team discussions. I also improved my communication skills by ensuring I provided clear, concise patient updates during MDT meetings. Moving forward, I plan to develop my knowledge of multi-disciplinary care frameworks and seek further opportunities to enhance my interprofessional collaboration skills.
How is this relevant to the Code?
- Practise effectively: Working collaboratively ensures patient-centred care and optimises outcomes.
- Preserve safety: Sharing expertise within an MDT minimises errors and enhances patient safety.
- Promote professionalism and trust: Effective teamwork fosters a culture of mutual respect and accountability in healthcare settings.
This reflection highlights the importance of teamwork, interprofessional collaboration, and communication in providing holistic patient care within a primary care setting.
SOURCES USED:
- “PART 3 – PLACEMENT 1 – 2024 SEPT – Reflection on Learning from Others 1.pdf”
- Observation of multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and collaborative patient-centred care.
- Importance of interprofessional teamwork in diabetes management and holistic care.
- “PART 3 – PLACEMENT 1 – 2024 SEPT.pdf”
- Reflections on working alongside a multi-disciplinary team during primary care placements.
- Experiences engaging with different professionals such as practice nurses, GPs, and diabetic specialists.
- “PART 3 – PLACEMENT 1 – 2024 SEPT – Mid-point Interview – Student Reflection.pdf”
- My reflection on interprofessional collaboration and teamwork in clinical settings.
- Learning from the experiences of other healthcare professionals, including wound care specialists and asthma nurse reviews.