Walter Eppich engages us on the topic of Interprofessional
Communication: Challenges and Opportunities.
Eppich describes communication as the engine of learning -
providing it is coming from a psychologically 'safe' environment
free from humiliation and punishment.
Eppich characterises a psychologically safe environment being;
an environment where people can speak up with idea, questions and
mistakes without being fearful of being wrong and stresses when
communication breaks down, patient safety breaks down and learning
breakdown.