Interprofessional Collaboration In Health Care

Interprofessional collaboration in health care is not only necessary but vital in the care of patients’. The goal of most health care professional is to provide the best care to their patient but often, this best care is hampered by different professional working in silos, but increasingly, team and collaborative care is gaining ground with our collective understanding that the goal of each member is quality care. With this in mind, efforts are increasing to promote inter-professional collaboration since the interest of the patient is central to all.
Implications for promoting inter- professional collaboration is improved communication about the care needs of the patient and how best to carry out those needs. Another advantage is that it builds