Chapter 35: Introduction to interprofessional working

Video 1: This short video shows how a multidisciplinary meeting supports the hospital to home pathway that is used in one trust in the UK. It clearly demonstrates the value of this type of working.

Video 2: This short video shows some of the positive aspects of a multidisciplinary community team meeting.

Video 3: This short video shows the value of interprofessional working to the care of a patient. It shows what could happen when professionals do not communicate & what the difference in care that happen when they do. It demonstrates the need for understanding other professionals’ roles. Although it is from the US and a different healthcare system, the principles can be applied to the UK healthcare system.