Module 3 Interprofessional Collaboration

What is Interprofessional Collaboration in health care?

Health care professionals assuming complementary roles and cooperatively working together to formulate and carry out plans for patient care.

What does the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) aim to do?

The RHPA aims to better protect and serve the public interest by providing a modern framework for health professionals and ensuring quality of care.

What is meant by 'Circle of Care'?

It describes the ability of health information custodians to assume implied consent to collect, use, or disclose personal health information for patient care.

What is the difference between expressed consent and implied consent?

Expressed consent is explicitly given by a person verbally or in writing, whereas implied consent is inferred from a person's actions.

What factors can impact effective communication in health care?

Body language, tone, attitude, and the method of communication (e.g., emails, texts) can all impact effective communication.

What is personal health information according to PHIPA?

Personal health information is any information that can identify an individual or can be combined with other information to identify a person.

Who are health information custodians?

Health information custodians are authorized organizations or individuals responsible for the collection, use, retention, and disclosure of personal health information.

What can result from a breach of patient privacy?

Privacy breaches can lead to emotional distress, loss of trust, legal action, and a negative impact on the relationship between the client and caregiver.

What is the role of effective communication in a health care team?

Effective communication ensures collaboration, reduces the potential for medical errors, and optimizes patient care.

What should health care providers consider when sharing information?

They should reflect on whether the information is necessary for patient care and ensure that sharing is appropriate and respects privacy legislation.