title: Systems thinking, boundaries, and role clarity.
abstract: Confused or ambiguous expectations among healthcare professionals, and between them and patients, can result in reduced quality of care. Conversely, clear role expectations have benefited, specifically, improved communication and information provided to physicians, and generally have benefited overall healthcare system flexibility and responsiveness. Such benefits are not confined to patient-care teams alone, but can accrue to teams in all phases of healthcare practice and support.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Taylor
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D005260:Female; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010819:Physician's Role; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D014481:United States