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IPE & IPC

What is IPE?


“Interprofessional education occurs when students from two or more professions learn about, from, and with each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes. Once students understand how to work interprofessionally, they are ready to enter the workplace as a member of the collaborative practice team. This is a key step in moving health systems from fragmentation to a position of strength.”

Source: World Health Organization (WHO). (2010). Framework for action on
interprofessional education & collaborative practice.  Geneva: World Health Organization

 

What is IPC?


“Interprofessional collaborative practice happens when multiple health workers from different professional backgrounds work together with patients, families, carers and communities to deliver the highest quality of care.  It allows health workers to engage any individual whose skills can help achieve local health goals.  Collaborative practice strengthens health systems and improves health outcomes.”

 

Source: World Health Organization (WHO). (2010). Framework for action on
interprofessional education & collaborative practice.  Geneva: World Health Organization


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