1. What is the definition of patient centered care and why is it important for collaborative practice? (2 points) - Patient centered care is an approach that recognizes the patient as the source of control and full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's preferences, values, and needs. (1 point) - It is important for collaborative practice because it fosters trust, communication, and shared decision making among the health care team and the patient, leading to better outcomes, quality, and safety. (1 point) 2. What are the four core competencies of interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP) and how do they relate to patient centered care? (4 points) - The four core competencies of IPCP are: values/ethics, roles/responsibilities, interprofessional communication, and teams/teamwork. (1 point) - They relate to patient centered care as follows: (3 points) - Values/ethics: The health care team respects the patient's dignity, autonomy, and preferences, and acts with honesty, integrity, and accountability. - Roles/responsibilities: The health care team recognizes and utilizes the diverse skills, knowledge, and expertise of each profession, and clarifies their own roles and responsibilities to the patient and each other. - Interprofessional communication: The health care team communicates effectively with the patient and each other, using respectful, clear, and timely verbal and nonverbal methods, and avoiding jargon and assumptions. - Teams/teamwork: The health care team works collaboratively with the patient and each other, sharing goals, plans, feedback, and reflection, and resolving conflicts constructively. 3. What are some barriers and facilitators to IPCP and patient centered care in different settings? Give at least one example of each. (4 points) - Some possible barriers are: (2 points) - Lack of time, resources, or support for IPCP and patient centered care activities. - Hierarchical or siloed culture that discourages collaboration or empowerment of patients. - Conflicting or unclear expectations, roles, or responsibilities among the health care team or the patient. - Poor communication or interpersonal skills that hinder trust, respect, or understanding. - Some possible facilitators are: (2 points) - Adequate time, resources, or support for IPCP and patient centered care activities. - Collaborative or inclusive culture that encourages teamwork and partnership with patients. - Clear and shared expectations, roles, or responsibilities among the health care team or the patient. - Effective communication or interpersonal skills that foster trust, respect, or understanding.