HCPC Interprofessional Working in NHS

Question 1

What is 'interprofessional education' (IPE) and why is it valued in NHS workforce development?

Accepted Answer

Learning together with professionals from different disciplines to improve collaborative practice and patient care outcomes

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Training delivered separately to each profession

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Academic lectures given to nursing students only

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CPD undertaken in a single professional silo

Question 2

Which NHS framework defines the vision for integrated, team-based care across primary, community, and hospital settings?

Accepted Answer

NHS Long Term Plan and Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) frameworks

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The NHS Constitution only

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The Darzi Report 1998

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The Griffiths Report 1983

Question 3

What is a 'Primary Care Network' (PCN) in the context of interprofessional working?

Accepted Answer

A group of GP practices working together with community, mental health, social care, pharmacy, and other services to serve their local population

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A specialist hospital referral network

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A network of private GPs

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A digital health platform for primary care

Question 4

What is 'role extension' in the context of allied health professionals in the NHS?

Accepted Answer

Expanding the scope of practice of AHPs to take on tasks traditionally performed by doctors or other senior clinicians, with appropriate training

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Extending contracted working hours

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Working in more than one NHS trust simultaneously

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Adding administrative duties to clinical roles

Question 5

What is a 'multidisciplinary team meeting' (MDT meeting) and what is its purpose?

Accepted Answer

A structured meeting of professionals from different disciplines to discuss and plan care for complex patients, improving communication and coordinating a holistic plan

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A meeting of clinical directors only

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An administrative meeting to discuss staffing rotas

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A meeting held only when a patient makes a complaint

Question 6

How does HCPC expect registrants to work with colleagues from other professions?

Accepted Answer

Respectfully, collaboratively, sharing relevant information appropriately, and valuing the contribution of each profession to patient care

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With professional deference to medical staff at all times

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Competitively, prioritising their own profession's contribution

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Without sharing clinical information to protect professional boundaries