Multidisciplinary meeting framework - A guide for Victorian health services providing care to children and adolescents with cancer

This resource has been developed by PICS, Victoria’s Paediatric Integrated Cancer Service. 

The framework below provides operational and organisational guidance to ensure effective delivery of statewide multidisciplinary meetings (MDMs) for paediatric cancer patients living or undergoing treatment in Victoria.

The framework articulates indicators to demonstrate effective governance in clinical decision-making, responsibility, and accountability of MDM decisions and outcomes.

The aim is to ensure 100% of all children and adolescents suspected of having or newly diagnosed with cancer in Victoria have their diagnosis, staging, and treatment plan discussed and agreed upon at an appropriate tumour-specific MDM with a statewide remit.