Introduction The chapter presents our conceptual framework for interprofessional teamwork as a way of navigating through the complex array of issues health and social care teams encounter in their everyday…
Introduction In this chapter we explore the use of different interventions designed to enhance interprofessional teamwork. We define an interprofessional intervention as a consciously developed and implemented activity which aims…
Introduction In this chapter we draw together the narrative threads of the book. In doing so, we initially offer a reflection and summary of key issues we have previously discussed….
Introduction Accounts of interprofessional teamwork rarely draw upon theory. For example, while imbalances of power are often mentioned in studies of teamworking, theory is seldom used to provide deeper insights….
Introduction Intervening to improve interprofessional teamworking is challenging. Doing so requires an understanding of the complexity of teamwork, including the effects of multiple relational, processual, organisational and contextual factors as…
Introduction As we noted in the previous chapter, there have been numerous arguments as well as policy documents from national governments, professional regulatory bodies and international agencies which have repeatedly…
Introduction In this chapter we outline some of the ‘basics’ of interprofessional teamwork. In doing so, we describe a range of conceptual, political, historical and experiential elements related to the…
CHAPTER 2 Abdominal pain Abdominal pain is a subjective feeling of discomfort in the abdomen that can be caused by a variety of problems. The goal of initial clinical assessment…
CHAPTER 36 Weight loss/gain (unintentional) Unintentional weight loss is a decrease in body weight that is not voluntary. Weight loss in the adult is clinically significant when it exceeds 5%…
