The dictionary definition of 'to collaborate' is 'to work with another or others on a project.' (Oxford Dictionary 2004). The Department of Health (DoH) defines collaboration as 'a partnership of individuals and organisations formed to enable clients to increase their influence over the factors that affect their health and well-being' (DoH 1998). Although there is a lot of literature surrounding patient centred care (Patient care in the community DoH 2002, Caring in Many Ways DoH 2004) many articles …showed first 75 words of 2333 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2333 total…is my opinion that their practice makes the best use of resources available to promote health. In conclusion I feel collaboration has developed an effective way to meet demand in response to the public's health as it centres patients' care as priority. It builds public confidence and upholds professional standards (NMC 2002). I think collaboration can enhance and positively influence the teams of the future, ensuring that needs of individuals can be met effectively and quickly.