title: The structure and function of interdisciplinary health teams.
abstract: A useful definition of the function of the interdisciplinary health team includes issues of goal identification, efficiency, effectiveness, practicality, and relevance. Criteria for determining the structure of the team involve the specific objectives to be met, administrative systems that are available, creating an atmosphere of mutual respect and professional esteem, and maintaining a proper arena for intellectual growth. Teamwork has certain disadvantages, however, and is probably not for everyone.
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D011340:Problem Solving; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations