title: Practice model: collaborative practice.
abstract: The concept of collaborative practice is based on the premise that excellent patient care relies on the expertise of several care providers. Collaboration is a complex behavior that requires time, energy, and patience to implement. It demands understanding of its elements and structure, as well as the commitment of clinicians, administrators, insurers, and regulators. The core of the collaborative team is the physician-nurse dyad.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Norsen
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Opladen
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Quinn
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease / Q000451:nursing*; D006123:Group Practice / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*