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Paul C. Schreckenberger

JAMA. 1970;213(2):279-281.

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It is difficult to address myself to my experiences in dealing with problems as a member of the health team because I do not feel at this time that I am part of a team. I am vaguely aware that a health team has been formed, but it is clear that the team is not functioning as such. The concept of team is defined as people working together with a special coordination of effort and collective efficiency; it means a natural sense of teamwork and a spirit of comradeship that makes for successful cooperation. The word "team" we have; the action of team we lack.

It is possible that some feel we do not need the health-team concept. It is in repudiation of those who might feel this way that I will now address myself.

In 1900 the health team consisted of one supportive person to each physician and dentist. . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Medical Technology, School of Health Related Professions, State University of New York at Buffalo. Mr. Schreckenberger is a senior student.

Footnotes
Read before the 66th annual Congress on Medical Education, sponsored by the AMA Congress on Medical Education, Chicago, Feb 8, 1970.

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