TY - JOUR

T1 - Teamwork in primary health care

T2 - 2. Perspectives from practices

AU - Field, Rosemary

AU - West, Michael

PY - 1995

Y1 - 1995

N2 - In the previous article we reviewed research evidence which pointed to the difficulty of achieving effective teamwork. This article illustrates and further explores some of these themes by reference to the findings of a study of six general practices. To many, the problems highlighted will, sadly, come as no surprise. However, it is important that they are identified in order that we may focus on finding ways to overcome the difficulties. They may sap the energy and lower morale of those providing primary health care services, and thus reduce the effectiveness of services provided for patients.

AB - In the previous article we reviewed research evidence which pointed to the difficulty of achieving effective teamwork. This article illustrates and further explores some of these themes by reference to the findings of a study of six general practices. To many, the problems highlighted will, sadly, come as no surprise. However, it is important that they are identified in order that we may focus on finding ways to overcome the difficulties. They may sap the energy and lower morale of those providing primary health care services, and thus reduce the effectiveness of services provided for patients.

KW - Teamwork

KW - team-building

KW - general practice

KW - decision-making

KW - communication

U2 - 10.3109/13561829509047846

DO - 10.3109/13561829509047846

M3 - Journal article

VL - 9

SP - 123

EP - 130

JO - Journal of Interprofessional Care

JF - Journal of Interprofessional Care

SN - 1469-9567

IS - 2

ER -