The Rational for the Shift to Interdisciplinary Teams for Health

question 26

Multiple Choice

The rational for the shift to interdisciplinary teams for health care delivery in Canada is related to

• A) the aging of the population.
• B) increased utilization of unregulated care providers.
• C) nurse shortages.
• D) an increase in acute illness and comorbidity.
• E) increasing specialization of health care providers.

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Definitions:

Interactional Synchrony

Mirroring of each other’s nonverbal behavior by communication partners.

Perception Checking

Asking someone whether your interpretation of his or her nonverbal behavior is accurate.

Regulators

Nonverbal messages that help to control the interaction or flow of communication between two people.

Expressive

Characterized by the ability or tendency to openly and effectively convey thoughts, feelings, and emotions.