Building partnerships for the improvement of public health.
The UK has seen an increase in initiatives to encourage partnership working with the aim of improving services to patients and communities. This article looks at inter-organisational and interprofessional relationships for the improvement of public health. It highlights the importance of collaborative working and looks at how to identify possible partners and ensure coordination.
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