Perspectives on Multi Professional Education (MPE) in the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State

Abstract

Greater specialisation of healthcare professionals and more complex and holistic patient care present a pressing requirement for cohesive teamwork among health professionals. This concept was also highlighted in the Cape Town Declaration and the Pew Health Professions Commission, which list multi-professional competencies as one of its 21 health professional competencies. A study by Leaviss showed that negative attitudes about professions were formed during undergraduate training. The challenge to the educator is to engage students in training that facilitates cross-disciplinary respect and outlooks. (Read more in full text)