Using or involving several specialised subjects or skills.
Made up of individuals from different fields. In the hospital, a committee on patient care which has members who are physicians, nurses, and managers, for example, is a multidisciplinary committee.
Relating to multiple fields of study involved in the care of patients. The term suggests that the various disciplines are working in collaboration, but in a parallel mode of interaction. Each distinctive discipline is accountable and responsible for its tasks and functions regarding patient care.
Relating to, or using a combination of, several disciplines for a common purpose. A multidisciplinary team is a unit composed of individuals with varied and specialized expertise who coordinate their activities to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to clients with an actual or potential diagnosis. The team engages in collaborative endeavors using the combined skills and expertise of team members. The client is a member of the team whenever possible and appropriate.