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Multiprofessional or interprofessional education in obstetrics and gynaecology
Author(s) -
Fraser Diane M,
Symonds Ian,
Cullen Lindsay
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
the obstetrician and gynaecologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1744-4667
pISSN - 1467-2561
DOI - 10.1576/toag.7.4.271.27123
Subject(s) - obstetrics and gynaecology , medicine , obstetrics , gynecology , medical education , pregnancy , biology , genetics
Professional stereotyping is considered to cause barriers to effective working relationships and team approaches to care. Learning together at undergraduate level can promote different professional groups' understanding and respect for one another and an appreciation of the importance of team working in the health sector. This paper describes how interprofessional education initiatives were implemented during an obstetrics and gynaecology attachment for medical students and highlights the mistakes that can be avoided in such a process.