Interprofessionalism: Educating to meet patient needs.
Interprofessional teams in health care are showing promise in achieving the triple aim-providing better care for the individual patient, reducing costs, and improving population health. To complement current changes in health care delivery in the United States, there is a growing consensus among health professions educators that students should be trained in interprofessional models prior to entering clinical practice. Current interprofessional education (IPE) efforts in anatomy education are producing positive results in enhancing professional respect, collaboration, and teamwork among health professions students. In spite of existing structural and cultural barriers to IPE, health professions educators must continue to lead and grow IPE efforts as a critical component to improving the health of our nation.
Association of American Medical Colleges, Washington, District of Columbia.
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D000715:Anatomy / Q000193:education; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D004517:Education, Professional; D006281:Health Occupations / Q000193:education*; D007400:Interprofessional Relations
anatomy education; interdisciplinary learning; interprofessional education; interprofessional teams; medical education