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Effective MDT meetings require structure, preparation, and genuine multidisciplinary input. Protected time signals that coordinating complex care is a practice priority, not an add-on to other work. Approaches to implementation: - Schedule regular MDT meetings - Circulate Focus Patient lists in advance - Create structured templates ensuring holistic assessment of needs - Include social care, mental health, and voluntary sector partners - Document clear actions with named responsibilities and review dates Key benefits: Improves outcomes through coordinated multi-agency responses, reduces duplication and gaps in care planning, and builds stronger working relationships across professional boundaries.