Collaborative practice: a coordinated approach to patient care.
Mr. Michael is a patient who was cared for at our institution when surgery for a severe rheumatoid neck deformity was planned for him. This article demonstrates how preplanning, collaborative practice, and communication among the health care team members successfully facilitated a positive outcome for this patient.
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D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000451:nursing / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009333:Neck / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016530:Orthopedic Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014143:Traction