This practical, straightforward guide presents the basic skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed for successful interprofessional collaboration in healthcare. Collaboration is fundamental to quality healthcare, and many regulatory bodies and accrediting agencies now have standards and benchmarks for interprofessional collaboration. This guide brings together in one volume basic collaboration competencies for healthcare professionals.

Teamwork, Leadership and Communicationserves both as an introduction for novices and as a refresher for experienced practitioners. It provides exceptional learning support for classes, working groups, and self-study. Topics include:Group dynamicsTeam structuresDecision makingShared leadershipConflict managementCommunication in small groupsStereotypingLiability

1. Introduction
2. Teamwork
3. Leadership
4. Communication
5. Weaving the fabric of collaboration