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Shared moral work of nurses and physicians.

Janet L Storch¹, Nuala Kenny

¹School of Nursing, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada. jstorch@uvic.ca

|June 15, 2007

Summary

Physicians and nurses must collaborate, leveraging their distinct strengths and shared ethics. This article explores historical practice differences and offers strategies for improved nurse-physician teamwork and shared moral work.

Area of Science:

Healthcare professional collaboration
Interprofessional education and practice
Medical ethics and professional development

Background:

Historical divergence in physician and nurse training and ethical codes.
Evolving knowledge development impacting professional roles.
Recognition of interdependence and complementary skills between nurses and physicians.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore challenges in nurse-physician collaboration.
To analyze historical shifts in professional preparation and ethics.
To propose strategies for enhanced interprofessional relationships and shared moral work.

Main Methods:

Review of historical trends in medical and nursing education.
Analysis of ethical codes and their influence on practice.

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Conceptual framework for shared moral work in healthcare.

Main Results:

Significant differences exist in professional preparation and ethical frameworks.
Collaboration is hindered by historical divergences and differing perspectives.
Shared moral commitments provide a foundation for collaborative practice.

Conclusions:

Enhanced nurse-physician relationships require recognizing interdependence and complementary expertise.
Envisioning practice as shared moral work is crucial.
Practical strategies can foster improved collaboration and mutual respect.