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    INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION IN HEALTHCARE

    The human body is one of the most complex, fascinating structures, which relies on the
    ability of all of its systems to function on a steady, ongoing basis. The various systems of the
    human body must work together to ensure the proper function so one may live. Just as these bodily
    systems exhibit the teamwork needed to keep the human body moving and alive, the same notion
    can be applied to an actual healthcare setting, with the idea that no one system, or person for this
    matter, can completely get the job done. When one system is malfunctioning, or even worse, fails,
    it affects others negatively. Teamwork is inevitable.

    Teamwork is necessary for patient care in the healthcare industry hence leading to the
    improvement of the quality of patient care. When a patient is hospitalized, teamwork between the
    nurse and physician attending to the patients’ needs is paramount. When a physician orders for
    patient intervention, it is the responsibility of the therapist or nurses to carry out these orders. The
    speech therapists, respiratory therapists, and physical therapists must work together and
    communicate the patient’s test results effectively so that they can administer correct diagnosis.

    It is evident that teamwork is necessary in the healthcare industry since it helps in


    improvement of the quality of the healthcare. It is necessary for nurses, physicians and therapists
    to work as a team in order to improve patient care. If they collaborate their efforts, the hospitalized
    patients will be diagnosed properly and improve in their health. Teamwork between the
    pharmacists, nurses and physicians ensure that patient diagnosis and treatment improves. This is
    because pharmacists will advise physicians in situations when they administer wrong treatment or
    dosage. Through this, the mortality rates will reduce. Teamwork between social workers and
    physicians help to ensure that hospital activities are run efficiently without conflicts. By having
    clearly defined roles, the facility will run efficiently hence ensuring that the facility concentrates
    on the patients. Lastly, teamwork between different healthcare facilities ensures that they form
    common rules and policies that will govern their operations.

    CARLOS D. ACHONDO JR. 3MD

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