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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Values conflicts in professional-community collaborations.

James E Sabin¹

¹Department of Population Medicine and Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA. jim_sabin@hphc.org

Indian Journal of Medical Ethics

|November 24, 2011

Summary

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Professional-community collaborations, like GAP/I and INP+, require bridging mechanisms and managing constructive tension. Successful partnerships depend on servant-leadership virtues for navigating cultural differences and achieving optimal outcomes.

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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

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Published on: February 16, 2011

Area of Science:

Social Sciences
Organizational Studies
Public Health

Background:

Professional-community collaborations often involve divergent cultural perspectives.
These collaborations can lead to both opportunities and strains.
Understanding these dynamics is crucial for effective partnerships.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the dynamics of professional-community collaborations using GAP/I and INP+ as case studies.
To identify key factors for successful collaboration, including bridging mechanisms and managing tension.
To explore the relevance of these findings for other professional-community dyads.

Main Methods:

Qualitative analysis of professional-community collaborations (GAP/I and INP+).
Identification of essential roles (e.g., bridging mechanisms) within partnerships.
Examination of the concept of 'optimal tension' in collaborative settings.

Main Results:

Divergent cultures in collaborations highlight opportunities and strains.
Bridging mechanisms are essential for effective professional-community partnerships.
Managing constructive tension is as important as building bridges to avoid negative outcomes.

Conclusions:

Factors identified in GAP/I-INP+ collaborations are relevant to other professional-community dyads.
Bridging mechanisms and managing optimal tension are critical for success.
Servant-leadership virtues like patience, persistence, and understanding are vital for sustaining constructive tension.