Pseudo-teams in Healthcare: The Perils of Impersonating a Cohesive Unit

  • Shankar Lal Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
  • Ehtesham Khan Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Keywords: Pseudo-teams, Team dynamics, Workplace culture, Patient Safety

Abstract

Teamwork is a critical aspect of healthcare and is widely recognised as a cornerstone of effective patient care. However, not all healthcare teams are created equal, and some teams that appear to work well together on the surface are better described as pseudo-teams rather than true teams. This issue is frequently disregarded and overlooked despite its importance, yet it significantly impacts patient care and staff morale. We wish to describe the concept of pseudo teams in healthcare, their perils, and ways to create true teams characterised by shared goals, open communication, and a commitment to each other’s success.

doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.4.7665

How to cite this: Lal S, Khan E. Pseudo-teams in Healthcare: The Perils of Impersonating a Cohesive Unit. Pak J Med Sci. 2023;39(4):1194-1196.  doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.4.7665

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Author Biographies

Shankar Lal, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.

Fellow Neuroanaesthesiology and Neurocritical Care Medicine.

Ehtesham Khan, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital

Consultant Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine.

 

Published
2023-06-15
How to Cite
Lal, S., & Khan, E. (2023). Pseudo-teams in Healthcare: The Perils of Impersonating a Cohesive Unit. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 39(4). https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.39.4.7665
Section
Special Communications

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