Interdisciplinary Team Conference
Also written as: IDT — Interdisciplinary Team
Collaborative meeting of healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care planning.
Full Definition
A structured meeting where multiple healthcare disciplines convene to discuss patient status, treatment goals, and care coordination. Team members typically include physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, and other relevant specialists. The conference facilitates information sharing, goal alignment, discharge planning, and resource allocation. Documentation requirements include attendance, decisions made, goal modifications, and follow-up responsibilities. These conferences are often mandated by regulatory agencies and insurance providers for complex cases.
Usage
Usage note: Capitalize when referring to formal meetings; distinguish from informal staff consultations.
In Context
- "The interdisciplinary team conference addressed barriers to discharge and modified treatment goals." — meeting documentation
- "Physical therapy recommendations were presented during the weekly interdisciplinary team conference." — care coordination note