Affiliation:
1. University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, USA
Abstract
The group process can be a highly effective and efficient method to address a problem, especially among persons with different professional backgrounds. Interprofessional collaboration can provide insight and solutions that extend beyond a single professional's knowledge. But collaboration has potential problems too, including determining how to effectively and respectfully work with people with different knowledge, experiences, and authority. This chapter reviews the benefits of group process as well as identifies the detriments of doing so and provides guidance on how to develop a successful group collaboration project.