How to Succeed at Interprofessional Education

Healthcare professionals work not only within multidisciplinary teams but also with allied health and non-healthcare professionals. How to Succeed at Interprofessional Education is a practical introduction to the concepts of interprofessional education (IPE) within medicine. It provides the rationale and framework for the effective delivery of IPE in a range of health care contexts. The contents include definitions, the evidence that IPE is effective, and the principles to ensure successful delivery. A series of examples of IPE in different clinical settings is described that lead to improved decision making and improved clinical care for patients.

PETER DONNELLY is Interim Dean, Wales Postgraduate Deanery, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK. Professor Donnelly has been involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education for over 20 years and has researched and published on multi-professional training.