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Dimensions of inter-professional practice Introduction Dimensions of inter-professional practice ). Each team member brings a different aspect and focus to an inter-professional meeting and each role is distinctive, the nursing role is unique in that they are closer to what is happening with the patient because they seem them daily and have more ‘human’ contact with them (NMC, 2006). Conclusion It is important to remember during inter-professional meetings that health professionals may not have the skills or attributes essential for inter-professional practice and may require education in order to learn how to collaborate (McCallin 2005). Developing inter-professional practice requires a commitment to engage in shared learning and dialogue. Dialogue has the potential to encourage collegial learning, change thinking, support new working relationships, and improve client care. Looking back I realise I should have mentioned Agnes’ dislike of vegetables rather than worrying that it was a trivial matter and staying quiet, the role of the nurse in an inter-professional meeting is not just to report on daily observations, but also to be the advocate of the patient, as nursing staff often develop closer relationships with the patient as they have more contact with them (RCN, 2010). Action plan I will seek to become more familiar with inter-professional team working to ensure than I become an effective member of the team. I will do this by talking to my peers and mentor on their experiences and what strategies they used to become part of the team.   I will also find out more about the roles of the other professionals and how what their disciplines work within the inter-professional team. To achieve this aim I will study the general roles of the other team members. 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