Which of the following factors complicate teamwork in healthcare? Select all that apply.
A) A very high-stakes system
B) Professionals who have the same agenda
C) Team members with varied educational backgrounds
D) Responsibilities that are often urgent
E) Differences of opinions among clinicians
F) A culture of safety
G) Organizational tensions

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Teamwork in healthcare is complicated by the high-stakes nature of the work (A), the varied educational backgrounds of team members (C), the urgency of responsibilities (D), differences of opinions among clinicians (E), and organizational tensions (G). Professionals having the same agenda (B) and a culture of safety (F) would typically support, rather than complicate, teamwork.

Which of the Following Factors Complicate Teamwork in Healthcare? Select