Communication
Which form of communication is important for documenting patient care and sharing information across healthcare teams?
Written communication
Who is typically responsible for medication management?
Pharmacist
What is one key benefit of effective collaboration among healthcare professionals?
Improved patient outcomes
Which institutional challenge involves needing to redesign curricula and train faculty for IPE?
Structural and organizational barriers
What is the main goal of IPE?
Improve collaboration among healthcare professionals for better patient outcomes
What type of communication involves facial expressions, gestures, and posture?
Non-verbal communication
Who might assist with social needs, discharge planning, and connecting patients to community resources?
Medical social worker
What is one trait of a highly effective healthcare team?
Mutual respect, trust, or clear communication
What is a common problem that makes coordinating IPE difficult across programs?
Conflicting schedules
Which competency involves understanding your own role and the roles of other health professionals on the team?
Roles and responsibilities
How does professionalism impact communication in healthcare settings?
Respect among peers and patients
How can unclear understanding of team roles negatively impact patient care?
Miscommunication, delays in treatment, reduced care quality (fragmented)
How does collaboration help reduce medical errors?
Improves communication and sharing of information
What often makes the early stages of implementation difficult?
Lack of practical strategies, coordination, and faculty engagement across disciplines
Which competency is about working effectively within teams to deliver patient-centered care?
Teams and teamwork
Why is tone of voice important when communicating with patients and peers?
Influences interpretation of messages (negative or positive)
What is the primary role of a physical therapist in patient care?
Help restore movement, strength, and physical function
What term describes making healthcare decisions as a group with input from both the care team and the patient?
Shared decision making
What type of resistance may be shown?
Professional resistance due to fear of losing autonomy
What competency emphasizes clear and open sharing of information among team members?
Communication
Why is timeliness an important aspect of communication in healthcare?
Prevents delays in care
What is the role of a radiologist in a healthcare team?
Interpret medical imaging (such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans)
Why is understanding different professional roles important for collaboration?
Helps teams work efficiently and reduces conflict
What can affect implementation among staff?
Negative perceptions or disengaged faculty
What competency focuses on putting the patient at the center of care and building respect?
Values and ethics