M3: asses how multi- disciplinary working together can improve the provision of social care
I am going to talk about multi- disciplinary working what it means how they help service users by working together and also how it helps the overall services working with users. There are two case studies to help explain how professionals work together.
What is multi- disciplinary working?
Multi disciplinary working is when several professionals work together with different expertise and they provide care for a person for reasons like they cannot cope or if there are signs of abuse they can stop it through all the professional communication with one another for example doctor will get in touch with the social worker so they can visit the person and see what the problem is.
What are the benefits of multi- disciplinary working?
The benefits of multi-disciplinary working is
They build close relationships with the service user and professionals which results in the service user being able to discuss their problems and fears openly.
Each professional has their own expertise which through working as a team they can improve the care given to the service user.
Why it is important for services to work together?
Different services working together is important so they can ensure that the service user receive care that meets all their service users physical, emotional, social needs and to also prevent any abuse or neglect from happening and to stop it if it has started.
First Case study Michael
Michael is 76 years old and lives alone following the death of his wife six months ago. Michael has lived in the house that he shared with his wife for the past 40 years. He has no family or friends to help him although a neighbour has been food shopping for him once a week as since his wife’s death Michael has found it difficult to leave the house. Michael has found it difficultly getting up the stairs unaided