Interprofessionalism and ethics: consensus or clash of cultures?
The ethical arguments which underpin the call for interdisciplinary collaboration are analysed. In particular, the concept of 'teamwork' is considered as well as the organisational, professional, personal and cultural obstacles that constitute the barriers to the effective development of interdisciplinary relationships.
Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia. Robert.Irvine@newcastle.edu.au
Rob
R
Irvine
Ian
I
Kerridge
John
J
McPhee
Sonia
S
Freeman
D001315:Australia; D003144:Communication Barriers; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D010348:Patient Care Team