Why do the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and UC Davis believe a medical school is well positioned to provide initial leadership and ongoing collaboration in creating a school of nursing?
Health care is delivered by a team of care givers, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other health professionals. UC Davis has a long tradition of health-care team collaboration and education. Integration of nursing students and medical students in academic courses with common standards and practices will better prepare physicians and nurses to deliver the highest quality care to patients. Many medical errors occur due to miscommunication and lack of coordination among the care delivery team. Through co-training future physicians and nurses, they will develop common language and learn how to improve care delivery through increased communication and coordination.
