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How to Succeed in an Interdisciplinary Team

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The in terdisciplinary approach has been  used in health care for a long t ime and has shown benefits for both practitioners in the team and the patient receiving the treatment .   But what exactly is an interdisciplinary team, and who can be part of one?  The  Core Medical Group   provides a comprehensive definition to explain interdisciplinary teamwork:   “ Interdisciplinary teamwork is a complex process involving two or more health professionals with complementary backgrounds and skills. In this process, team members share common health goals in assessing, planning, or evaluating patient care. This is accomplished through interdependent collaboration, open communication, and shared decision- making . ”     A health care interdisciplinary team may consist of nurses with different specialties, different types of therapists, social workers, surgeons, physicians,  unit clerks , and so much more, depending on the treatment plan for the patient. For example, while dealing with the aging p

7 Choices to Create a Solid, Yet Dynamic Career and Future

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Choosing a career is often difficult. Whether you’re  considering how  to start the work portion of your life  or  you’re looking  to establish yourself in a different field, there are a lot of considerations.      It isn’t just about what’s fun or what you’re good at (though those ARE important aspects!) .  You need to also consider the job market, average pay, advancement in the field, whether the job is common in your region, companies that hire  for the  role and so much more. However, there are some ways to reduce the overwhelm of making a new career choice.      Top  Education Institutions Know What Companies  are Looking  for   If you’re not sure what roles companies are hiring for that are in top demand, just check out the offerings from an education institution like Ashton College.  Unlike  some  other post-secondary schools which generally offer traditional programs regardless of what the job market is like, schools like Ashton approach things with job-readiness in mind. Beca