When Confidentiality Collides with Collaboration: Supporting Psychologists to Work Effectively in the MDT

Multidisciplinary team (MDT) working is essential in litigation and rehabilitation cases — especially when complexity, risk, and long-term recovery are involved. But tensions can arise when professionals approach boundaries differently. A common challenge for case managers is when a psychologist’s well-intended stance on confidentiality limits their participation in the MDT and impacts the wider team’s ability to plan and respond effectively.