Teamwork

Abstract

In this chapter we consider what is meant by a team and by team-working. We explore the issues that arise in teams in paediatric palliative care and some of the key challenges of team working. We look at ways of tackling these challenges, so teams develop and function in healthy and creative ways, and so members are able to recognize when there are difficulties and have ways to resolve them, irrespective of the particular composition of the team. Teams are often used to address these various aspects of care, as no one professional can cover all aspects, or meet the diverse range of needs of these children and their families.