MDM Tools and Processes Project Nears Completion

The MDM Tools and processes project is nearing completion, with updated quality framework and data standards on the horizon.

Consultation with clinicians has been central to the VICS Multidisciplinary Meeting (MDM) Tools and processes project, the first in a series of MDM service improvement initiatives led by the VICS to strengthen oncology MDM practices across Victoria.

Beginning in 2025 with a literature review, the MDM Tools and processes project quickly progressed to consultations with clinicians. During a series of focused assessment, 75 clinicians from Victorian health Services discussed what is working well and what may need to change in current MDM practice. These insights are now helping to shape improvements that reflect the realities and challenges of clinical practice.

During the focused assessment, clinicians identified opportunities to improve MDM services. Two of these priorities will be addressed through the current Tools and processes project, while the remaining opportunities for improvement will inform future projects delivered under the VICS MDM Quality Program.

As part of the Tools and processes project, the VICS has commenced updating the MDM Quality framework and Minimum dataset. The updated framework will provide health services with a structure for delivering and monitoring the quality of cancer MDM meetings for increased usability.

The review of the MDM Minimum dataset will ensure it continues to support high-quality care and service improvement, while remaining practical for MDM teams to implement.

The Tools and processes project will be completed in October 2026, with the publication of the updated MDM Quality framework and Minimum dataset.

The MDM Tools and processes project is the first in a series of MDM service improvement initiatives being delivered by the VICS as part of the MDM Quality Program.

The VICS MDM Quality Program aims to support the delivery of MDMs now and into the future by developing tools and practices that address challenges in delivering multidisciplinary care, particularly rising patient numbers, limited resources and funding constraints.