What is a disadvantage of being part of a healthcare team?

• A. The process of team formation is time consuming and requires matching of schedules of the different team members.
• B. Immediate gains in efficiency with no downsides.
• C. No effect on patient safety.
• D. Increased patient satisfaction automatically.

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that being part of a healthcare team brings coordination challenges. A real downside is the time and effort required to form and maintain the team: coordinating the schedules of several professionals, clarifying roles, and aligning care plans. This planning and ongoing scheduling can slow initial workflows and add administrative burden, especially when team members change or when large teams are involved. While teamwork can improve efficiency, patient safety, and satisfaction, those benefits aren’t automatic and depend on effective communication, clear roles, and good handoffs. So the idea that there would be immediate gains in efficiency with no downsides isn’t accurate, and the other options don’t reflect the nuanced realities of team-based care.