What is it about?
Collaboration between physicians from different specialties, also known as intraprofessional collaboration, is important in the field of medicine. By facilitating the exchange of information, problems, and ideas, it can help physicians deliver collaborative medical care, which is particularly important for patients with multiple comorbidities. In this commentary, researchers from the Netherlands and Canada shed light on the benefits of collaborative learning in medical practice. They dwell on the importance of recognizing and overcoming the ingrained social and professional hierarchies to truly realize the promise of intraprofessional collaboration.
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Why is it important?
By adopting the strategies suggested by the authors, intraprofessional CoPs can harness the power of collaboration, thus enabling the physicians to collectively navigate challenges, broaden their knowledge, and improve patient care.
Perspectives
The study thus emphasizes the need for healthcare professionals, institutions, and educators to actively promote a culture of open communication and collaboration within medical communities.
Dr. Natasja Looman
Radboud Universiteit
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This page is a summary of: No doctor is an island, Medical Education, July 2023, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/medu.15168.
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