1. Introduction

2. Health: A complex and multifaceted concept
Biological
Psychological
Socioeconomic
Cultural
Environmental

3. Complex issues such as health
Most appropriately examined from an interdisciplinary perspective (Pew Health Professions Commission, 1998) (IOM, 2001,2002,2003) (WHO, 2010)

4. Who is on the team? Interdisciplinary Interprofessional
Relationship-centered

5. Key Questions
Who needs to be involved in order for the best patient outcomes to be achieved?
How can we work together to achieve those outcomes efficiently and effectively?
What is my unique professional and personal contribution?
How can I facilitate the optimum functioning of the team and the best client outcomes?

6. Key Personal Skills Understanding group development Self management
Reflectivity
Ability to develop and maintain relationships

7. Key Team Skills Group problem solving Conflict management
Efficient and effective information exchange
Boundary management