title: Interdependence between the GI unit and inpatient nurses.
abstract: Developing and nurturing professional relationships with support departments enhance the function of any nursing area. Building mutual goals and sharing common knowledge of patient cases can create improved patient care in the endoscopy suite and the inpatient unit. This article discusses possible methods to achieve team spirit and a sense of common purpose for the gastrointestinal nurses and associates who share a client in the procedure area and the ward.
authors.forename: N M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Short
mesh_terms: D004724:Endoscopy; D006757:Hospital Units / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D015274:Interdepartmental Relations; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D010348:Patient Care Team