Inter-professional practice is a collaborative process that is vital for providing optimum health outcomes for patients. Inter-professional practice occurs when healthcare providers from all different professions form a team to work with patients and families. This ensures that positive and comprehensive care is provided (Stone, 2009). Studies show that inter-professional practice can improve the health care are provided to mental health patients and patients with chronic diseases. There are many professional roles that form a healthcare team, with each professional playing an integral part in improving the patient outcome. Inter-professional communication between practices is essential for this system to work.
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By increasing the number and variety of professionals working with one patient, chances of patient complications, outpatient visits as well as mortality rates decreases. “Individual professional(s) involved in a health care team is part of the defences that guard against error. Each individual professional and his or her activity system can be seen as a layer of defence” (Varpio et al, 2008, p.). This representation clearly portrays the importance of inter-professional practice in defending against common medicinal errors. Not only does this practice benefit patients, but it also relieves tension among patient caregivers and staff during turnover. (Hopkins, …show more content…
It is their responsibility to obtain information and implement care to patients and are key in alleviating a patient’s suffering. Nurses operate in many diverse fields, from aged care, emergency room care to theatre Nurses. Often times Nurses also work as disease managers, health coaches and community representatives. Midwives have a specialised role in all settings related to birth. They are the leading supporter of women undergoing pregnancy and during labour and work closely with anaesthetists and gynaecologists to improve women’s safety, comfort and overall experience in child birth (England et al, 2012). Midwives role is extended after the baby is born to help with breast feeding and neonatal care during the first month. The many professionals that form a healthcare team play an integral part in providing holistic care and improving the outcome
The use of inter-professional …show more content…
By increasing the number and variety of professionals working with one patient, chances of patient complications, outpatient visits as well as mortality rates decreases. “Individual professional(s) involved in a health care team is part of the defences that guard against error. Each individual professional and his or her activity system can be seen as a layer of defence” (Varpio et al, 2008, p.). This representation clearly portrays the importance of inter-professional practice in defending against common medicinal errors. Not only does this practice benefit patients, but it also relieves tension among patient caregivers and staff during turnover. (Hopkins, …show more content…
It is their responsibility to obtain information and implement care to patients and are key in alleviating a patient’s suffering. Nurses operate in many diverse fields, from aged care, emergency room care to theatre Nurses. Often times Nurses also work as disease managers, health coaches and community representatives. Midwives have a specialised role in all settings related to birth. They are the leading supporter of women undergoing pregnancy and during labour and work closely with anaesthetists and gynaecologists to improve women’s safety, comfort and overall experience in child birth (England et al, 2012). Midwives role is extended after the baby is born to help with breast feeding and neonatal care during the first month. The many professionals that form a healthcare team play an integral part in providing holistic care and improving the outcome