Topic > Advantages and Disadvantages of Interprofessional…

As interprofessional teams meet and discuss patient goals, it improves patient care by increasing coordination of services. The use of time is more efficient when all team members are on the same page and want to achieve the same goal. Furthermore, care from an interprofessional team will be of great benefit to patients as professionals will be able to collate the services or resources that apply to the patient for better quality care. Social workers are a great addition to an interprofessional healthcare team because they can help patients feel empowered when it comes to decisions made as professionals.