Interprofessional Practice: Learning how to collaborate
Antoniette McCallin
Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Community, Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Abstract
Interprofessional practice is a way of practicing that is based on collaboration. We cannot assume that health professionals have either the skills or attributes required for interprofessional practice. They may need to learn how to collaborate.
Developing interprofessional practice requires a commitment to engage in shared learning and dialogue. Dialogue has the potential to encourage collegial learning, change thinking, support new working relationships, and improve client care.
Keywords
interprofessional practice, dialogue, interprofessional learning, collaborative learning
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