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Preparation for Interprofessional Work: Trends in Education, Training and the Structure of Qualifications in the United Kingdom

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The purpose of this chapter is to examine the changes and trends in education in Britain and to identify the implications and opportunities they hold for interprofessional work and preparation for it.

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Mathias, P., Thompson, T. (1997). Preparation for Interprofessional Work: Trends in Education, Training and the Structure of Qualifications in the United Kingdom. In: Øvretveit, J., Mathias, P., Thompson, T. (eds) Interprofessional Working for Health and Social Care. Community Health Care Series. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13873-9_6

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