INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR SEASONED HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS: A PARADIGM SHIFT IN CONTINUING EDUCATION

Course overview

Contemporary healthcare requires efficient and effective interaction and teamwork by groups of diverse professional healthcare providers. This article outlines some of the research supporting the effectiveness of interprofessional team approaches, outlines essential features of IP teamwork, and explains the emerging role of IP continuing education in supporting the establishment and maintenance of well-functioning clinical healthcare teams.