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Interprofessionalism: Educating to meet patient needs
Author(s) -
Kirch Darrell G.,
Ast Cori
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
anatomical sciences education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.126
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1935-9780
pISSN - 1935-9772
DOI - 10.1002/ase.1504
Subject(s) - interprofessional education , teamwork , health professions , health care , medical education , medicine , nursing , health care delivery , population , psychology , political science , environmental health , law
Interprofessional teams in health care are showing promise in achieving the triple aim—providing better care for the individual patient, reducing costs, and improving population health. To complement current changes in health care delivery in the United States, there is a growing consensus among health professions educators that students should be trained in interprofessional models prior to entering clinical practice. Current interprofessional education (IPE) efforts in anatomy education are producing positive results in enhancing professional respect, collaboration, and teamwork among health professions students. In spite of existing structural and cultural barriers to IPE, health professions educators must continue to lead and grow IPE efforts as a critical component to improving the health of our nation. Anat Sci Educ 8: 296–298. © 2014 American Association of Anatomists.