Grounds for Optimism
By Bob Hudson
* What is the ‘pessimistic’ model of inter-professional working? How far does this reflect your own experiences? [GUIDE TIME FOR DISCUSSION: 20 minutes]
* Identify the factors that seem to lie behind the success of the Sedgefield programme. How far could they be replicated in your own locality? [30 minutes]
* What is the ‘optimistic’ model of inter-professional working? Do you think it could apply to your own area of working? [30 minutes]
Total guide time for discussion: 1 hour 20 minutes
Questions from Community Care – Grounds for Optimism
December 1, 2005 in Community Care
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