In this episode of the What's Best for the Patient is Best for Business podcast, host Jerry Durham sits down with Dr. Tina Gunaldo, a physical therapist and advocate for interprofessional collaboration in healthcare. Drawing from her years of experience and passion for creating cohesive healthcare teams, Dr. Gunaldo breaks down the true essence of patient-centered care and the vital role of interprofessional teamwork in achieving it.

Jerry and Dr. Gunaldo dive deep into the distinctions between multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and interprofessional care, and discuss why understanding each model is crucial for healthcare professionals and leaders alike. Dr. Gunaldo shares her insights on the common barriers to effective team collaboration and offers practical strategies to overcome them—whether it’s better communication, understanding roles and responsibilities, or learning to respect every professional’s contribution to the patient’s journey.

If you’ve ever wondered how to transform your healthcare practice to provide the best patient outcomes while fostering a stronger sense of community and teamwork, this episode is for you. Tune in to discover why adopting an interprofessional approach isn’t just better for patients—it’s better for business, too.

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