BTS MDR-TB Clinical Advice Service
Expert support for clinicians in UK hospitals managing multidrug-resistant tuberculosis or other complex TB cases
About the service
A multidisciplinary panel of experienced respiratory and infectious disease physicians, paediatricians, pharmacists, TB nurses, microbiologists and public health consultants provide expert opinion and approval for novel drug therapies. Advice is provided in a secure online written discussion forum and in monthly, virtual MDT meetings where clinicians may be invited to present anonymised cases for real-time discussion and consensus advice.
Access the service
Clinicians working in UK hospitals can use our secure portal to submit case information and request advice. Advisers receive notification of new requests and respond promptly.
Read the quick start guide for new users
Patient consent
Use the appropriate form below to obtain consent before adding patient information in the portal. The completed form should be kept with your patient records at your hospital – we do not require a copy.
- Patient Consent Form | Welsh Language version
- Parent/Guardian Consent Form | Welsh Language version
- Patients Unable to Consent Form | Welsh Language version
- Fair Processing Information | Welsh Language version
Observe an MDT meeting
NHS professionals are welcome to observe our MDT meetings to gain insight into the challenges of managing MDR-TB and other complex TB cases. Topics discussed include drug regimens, drug side effects, role of co-morbidities and public health concerns.
Please note: Observers will have cameras off and microphones muted and there is no opportunity to ask questions during the MDT. You can email questions to the panel after the meeting at mdrtb@brit-thoracic.org.uk
Individual observers
To request access as an observer to one or more MDT meetings please email mdrtb@brit-thoracic.org.uk.
Group observers
We can arrange for a group of up to 15 trainees to observe a specific meeting together. To do this, we will need the contact details of the Training Programme Director or Educational Supervisor who is approving the group, and the names and email addresses of all the trainees who would like to attend.
- Complete a group booking request form
Upcoming MDT dates
- Wednesday 15 July 2026, 2pm-4pm
- Monday 17 August 2026, 9am-11am
- Wednesday 16 September 2026, 9am-11am
- Monday 12 October 2026, 2pm-4pm
- Monday 16 November 2026, 9am-11am
- Monday 14 December 2026, 9am-11am
Webinars
These educational webinars present simulated MDT meetings, with advisors discussing fictional MDR-TB cases.
For more information or queries, please email us at mdrtb@brit-thoracic.org.uk