# #09 - Better Together: The Power of Interprofessional Collaboration

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Podcast: [Connected By Health](https://stenobird.com/podcast/connected-by-health-7781874)
Published: 2026-04-20T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Deep dive into interprofessional education (IPE) and interprofessional collaborative practice (IPC): what they are, how they differ from other team concepts, why they matter for patient, population, and community health, and practical steps for educators and health systems to improve teamwork. Guest - Dr. Tina Patel‑Gonaldo — expert in interprofessional education and collaborative practice; background in physical therapy and now leadership roles linking IPC with quality and health equity. Definitions, history, and core competencies IPC/IPE timeline: Although teamwork across professions has existed for decades internationally, the U.S. formally organized IPC/IPE around 2011 via the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC). IPEC's four core competencies: Values and ethics Roles and responsibilities Interprofessional communication Teams and teamwork About 31 subcompetencies/behaviors expand these domains and guide curricula and practice expectations. Distinguishing team terms (clear, memorable analogies) Multidisciplinary: Professions work in parallel on the same patient (separate evaluations/interventions; potential duplication). Analogy: Multiple people bring the same item (buns) to a potluck — little coordination. Interdisciplinary: Professionals share information and sometimes coordinate (huddles, discharge rounds) but not fully integrated planning. Analogy: People bring complementary dishes (meat, veggie) but don't coordinate quantities. Interprofessional: High coordination, co‑design with patient voice, shared mental models, equity considered across care plan. Analogy: True coordinated potluck — right quantities, varied options, side dishes, drinks, and shared goals. Why IPC matters Improves individual patient care (safer, more patient‑centered). Extends to…

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