Which option characterizes effective collaboration?
1. Outcomes are positive for each healthcare provider.
2. Common purpose and goals are identified at the outset.
3. There is interdisciplinary goal setting for the patient.
4. Each provider evaluates own outcomes.
Correct Answer: 2
Characteristics of effective collaboration include common purpose and goals identified at the outset, clinical competence of each provider, interpersonal competence, humor, trust, and valuing and respecting diverse and complementary knowledge. The outcomes may not be positive for each healthcare provider, as compromise may be necessary. Interdisciplinary goal setting may be an outcome of collaboration but does not necessarily indicate that the collaboration was effective. Evaluation of own outcomes does not reflect effective collaboration.
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