The persistence of professional boundaries in healthcare: a re-examination using a theory of foundational values

Kathleen Montgomery, Wendy Lipworth, Louise Fitzgerald

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Abstract

In this chapter, we draw on a theory of ‘modest foundationalism’ (Little et al., 2011, 2012; Little, 2014) as a means of shedding fresh light on the persistence of strict boundaries between the medical profession and other occupations, including other healthcare occupations such as nursing and allied health.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationManaging change
Subtitle of host publicationfrom health policy to practice
EditorsSusanne Boch Waldorff, Anne Reff Pedersen, Louise Fitzgerald, Ewan Ferlie
Place of PublicationHoundmills, UK ; New York
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Chapter5
Pages73-87
Number of pages15
ISBN (Electronic)9781137518163
ISBN (Print)9781349565610, 9781137518156
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameOrganizational Behaviour in Healthcare
VolumePart F4360
ISSN (Print)2662-1053
ISSN (Electronic)2662-1045

Keywords

  • Healthcare Occupation
  • Healthcare Profession
  • Medical Profession
  • Professional Boundary
  • Professional Power

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