InterProfessional Working, The Wisdom of Integrated Working and The Disaster of Blurred Boundaries
By: RUSHMER, Rosemary; PALLIS, Gillian
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ArticlePublisher: Oxford : Blackwell Publishing, January 2003Public Money & Management 23, 1, p. 59-66Abstract: This article explains the differences between 'integrated working' and 'blurring the boundaries'. Although often used interchangeably, these terms actually represent the best and worst possible outcomes involved when professional boundaries are crossed. The authors use a healthcare example, but they tackle the issues raised as generic concerns for effective interprofessional working in all sectors. The article shows that, rather than blurring boundaries, the establishment of clear boundaries is essential for successful interprofessional working. Clearly defined boundaries establish an exploratory space in which team members can tap into and use team skills, thus harnessing the diversity of the team
This article explains the differences between 'integrated working' and 'blurring the boundaries'. Although often used interchangeably, these terms actually represent the best and worst possible outcomes involved when professional boundaries are crossed. The authors use a healthcare example, but they tackle the issues raised as generic concerns for effective interprofessional working in all sectors. The article shows that, rather than blurring boundaries, the establishment of clear boundaries is essential for successful interprofessional working. Clearly defined boundaries establish an exploratory space in which team members can tap into and use team skills, thus harnessing the diversity of the team
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