Interprofessional Working Flashcards
1
Q
What is interprofessional working?
A
Collaborative practice occurs when multiple professionals work together towards a mutually agreed vision
2
Q
why is interprofessional working important?
A
- Population that are living longer
- Greater health and social complexities
- Advancement in medicine and technologies
- Woman and family centred care
- Quality care
- Safe care
- Effective care
Timely referrals
3
Q
what are common challenges of interprofessional working?
A
- Knowledge of professional roles
- Communication breakdowns
- Mutual respect
- Willingness to learn from each other
- Limit of competence
- Cost effective
Workplace Culture
4
Q
Strategies to support interdisciplinary working
A
- Reflection and supervision
- Managerial support
- Learning, educating and training
- Reinforcement of professional boundaries
Realistic expectations
