Introduction



The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) and the Registered Nurses
Association of Ontario (RNAO) are interested in defining effective
strategies, which can then be used to optimize the working
relationships between General Practitioners (GPs) and Nurse
Practitioners with the RN(EC) designation RN(EC)s or NPs. (Note: In the
report the terms RN(EC) and NP are used interchangeably in all cases
the individual has an RN(EC) designation).



In order to gain insight into the overall collaborative practice
between GPs and NPs, the OMA and RNAO retained Goldfarb Intelligence
Marketing and D. Dave HealthCare Solutions to conduct a qualitative
research study that consisted of one-on-one and joint interviews with
GPs and NPs.



Objectives



Specifically, the objectives are:

•  To assess the nature and extent of this collaborative relationship
• To confirm the influence of GPs and NPs on each other in a collaborative relationship
•  To explore further how the relationship works
•  To identify best practices so that the working relationship can be optimized