Question

1. What does a "Multidisciplinary/Interdisciplinary" environment mean to you? - Multidisciplinary is when people from different disciplines work together, each drawing on their disciplinary knowledge. Interdisciplinary is when integrating knowledge and methods from different disciplines, using a real synthesis of approaches. 2. How can this environment be achieved in the academic setting? 3. Would this type of environment help you in your academic learning? Why or why not? 4. Would this environment in school help you in any way to become a better clinical professional? Why or why not? 5. How can this environment be better achieved or promoted in the clinical setting? 6. Anything else that you find important.

Help with 2-6 please

Answer 1

2.  The Environment studies is a multi-disciplinary science because it comprises various branches of studies like chemistry, physics, medical science, life science,
agriculture, public health, sanitary engineering etc.

 It is the science of physical phenomena in the environment. It studies about the
sources, reactions, transport, effect and fate of physical and biological species in
the air, water, soil and the effect of from human activity upon these.

 As the environment is complex and actually made up of many different
environments like natural, constructed and cultural environments, environmental
studies is inter disciplinary in nature including the study of biology, geology,
politics, policy studies, law, religion engineering, chemistry and economics to
understand the humanity’s effects on the natural world.

 This subject educates the students to appreciate the complexity of environmental
issues and citizens and experts in many fields.

 By studying environmental science, students may develop a breadth of the
interdisciplinary and methodological knowledge in the environmental fields that
enables them to facilitate the definition and solution of environmental problems.

3. Multidisciplinary environment help in academic learning.
By studying across different subject boundaries and by studying a wider range of subjects, students develop deeper skills of evaluation as they learn a number of different logical and methodical approaches and are able to select the best one to use for particular circumstances.


4. A multidisciplinary environment help to become a better clinical professional by increasing his skills in the field.

skills of professional are:-
▪more effective provision of service, by encouraging overall planning and goal orientation
▪A more efficient use of resources, enabling specialist staff to concentrate on specialist skills
▪Greater job/work satisfaction by promoting a more relevant and supportive service


5.A multidisciplinary team is a group of health care workers who are members of different disciplines (professions e.g. Psychiatrists, Social Workers, etc.), each providing specific services to the patient. The activities of the team are brought together using a care plan.

Multidisciplinary teams convey many benefits to both the patients and the health professionals working on the team. These include improved health outcomes and enhanced satisfaction for clients, and the more efficient use of resources and enhanced job satisfaction for team members.


6. Importance of multidisciplinary team:-

A multidisciplinary team approach involving several professionals with their own expertise is important in attaining an optimal effect. Physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals are key to ensuring the delivery of evidence based care

What does the multidisciplinary team do:-

Teams (MDTs) are the mechanism for organising and coordinating health and care services to meet the needs of individuals with complex care needs. The teams bring together the expertise and skills of different professionals to assess, plan and manage care jointly.