"It Takes a Village"- A Conversation with the Interprofessional Diabetes Clinic at the ECU Health Family Medicine Center

N C Med J. 2024 May;85(3):207-209. doi: 10.18043/001c.117227.

Abstract

Interprofessional collaboration and shared understanding positively impact both patients and providers. Current recommendations from the CDC and experts agree that collaboration between diverse professions is necessary to improve patient outcomes and empower patients to selfmanage their chronic conditions.

Keywords: Christine Lysaght; Jamie Messenger; Kay Craven; Shiv Patil; collaborative practice; eastern north carolina; interprofessional collaboration; interprofessional diabetes clinic team; primary care; teamwork.

Publication types

  • Interview

MeSH terms

  • Cooperative Behavior
  • Diabetes Mellitus* / therapy
  • Family Practice / organization & administration
  • Humans
  • Interprofessional Relations
  • North Carolina
  • Patient Care Team