Working in a Team

Question 1

what are non-technical skills in a clinical environment?

Answer 1

the general cognitive and social skills that allow healthcare professionals to communicate, make decisions & monitor situations

Question 2

what aspects make up a ‘good team’?

Answer 2

• good leadership
• understanding of different roles and responsibilities
• clear, shared aims

Question 3

As a dental professional, what responsibility do you have when it comes to risk of patients? (in reference to speaking up)

Answer 3

responsibility to raise any concern that patients might be at risk because of:

• the health, behaviour or professional performance of yourself/colleagues
• any aspect of clinical environment
• any action you have been asked to carry out