Importance of Interprofessional Health Workers

Importance of Interprofessional Health Workers

Overview

• Health workers must be interprofessional in the contemporary global climate.

  • "It is no longer enough for health workers to be professional. In the current global climate, health workers also need to be interprofessional." (WHO, 2010, p. 36)

Current Situation

• There is a global shortage of 4.3 million health workers.

Implications

• The need for skilled and collaborative health teams is crucial.