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Being interprofessional is an attitude as much as a way of working
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Being interprofessional is an attitude as much as a way of working
Wednesday 9 November 2022, 12:20 AM

GPs in multidisciplinary teams are like head chefs in commercial kitchens, passing the patient on but taking ultimate responsibility for their care [Image: Sebastian Coman Photography on Unsplash]
Specialist GP Jo Scott-Jones looks at what it means to work interprofessionally, how it can help and how to implement it in your practice
Key points, Being interprofessional will be an important way to cope in the new health system and with increasing workforce pressures.
To “be” interprofessional, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
References
Hammick M, Freeth DS, Copperman J, Goodman D. Being Interprofessional. Polity; 2009.