Consider an area in health care in which you work or are interested in working. Examine the dynamics of the interprofessional team (physicians, nurses, physical therapists, social workers, health care administrators, etc.) in that setting. In a 1,000-1,250-word paper, explain how communication and collaborative strategies can be applied to ensure respectful interactions and to prevent or address potential issues among the team in that health care setting. Include the following:
– Describe the health care setting and summarize the various individuals or teams typically working together in that setting.
– Discuss what types of issues may occur and how these affect dynamics within the setting for health care workers and for patients and their families.
– Discuss attributes of a healthy culture that help individuals or groups perform as a team.
– Describe qualities of effective communication. Discuss how communication styles can be applied to facilitate productive communication.
