The Case for Interprofessional Collaboration

The Case for Interprofessional Collaboration recognises andexplores the premium that modern health systems place on closerworking relationships. Each chapter adopts a consistent format anda clear framework for professional relationships, considering thosewith the same profession, other professions, new partners, policyactors, the public and with patients. Section one, Policy into Practice, considers a series ofanalytical models which provide a contemporary account ofcollaboration theory, including global developments. The secondsection of the book, Practice into Policy, examines real-lifedrivers for behavioural change. The third section evaluatespersonal learning and learning together. * * Highlights the barriers to collaboration, how to overcome them,and the resulting dividends * * Enlivens health policy with a view to transformativeadaptations in the workplace * * Draws on international examples of effective practice for localapplication This book is designed for those in the early stages of theircareers as health and social care professionals. It is also aimedat managers and educators, to guide them in commissioning andproviding programmes to promote collaboration.