Evaluating the effectiveness of health care teams.

Sharon M Mickan

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Evaluating the effectiveness of health care teams.

May 18, 2005

Mickan SM. Aust Health Rev. 2005;29(2):211-7.

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In this review, the author summarizes the benefits of effective teamwork in health care settings, including benefits for the organization, team, patient, and individual team members.

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