MDT
Pronunciation: em-dee-tee
Also written as: MDT — Multidisciplinary Team
Standard abbreviation for Multidisciplinary Team, the coordinating clinical group managing geriatric rehabilitation patient care.
Full Definition
MDT is the universally accepted abbreviation for Multidisciplinary Team in clinical rehabilitation documentation. It appears in progress notes, referral letters, audit reports, and research publications. Editors should confirm the full form is introduced at first use and that MDT is capitalised throughout. In British English clinical documents, 'MDT meeting' is standard; avoid the redundant form 'MDT team meeting'. The abbreviation should not be used interchangeably with 'IDT' (Interdisciplinary Team) without explanation, as the two models differ in clinical philosophy.
Usage
Usage note: Avoid 'MDT team' (redundant). Introduce with full form 'Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)' on first use.
In Context
- "MDT goals were revised following the patient's unexpected fall on day five of admission." — Inpatient rehabilitation progress note
- "The study evaluated the impact of structured MDT meetings on 30-day readmission rates." — Health services research paper