Abstract
Current healthcare policy in the UK advocates that healthcare professionals should work as effective multidisciplinary team members. However, while the healthcare assistant (HCA) role is being extended, there is little evidence of it being formally recognised within the multidisciplinary team. Indeed most articles do not even refer to the role of the HCA in the context of the multidisciplinary team. Most HCAs have daily contact with patients and as such, have a good understanding of their health and social care needs. Therefore it is essential that they feel able to discuss and share information about the patient with other team members. The issue is whether HCAs are equipped with the appropriate skills? More over what are the current challenges in clinical practice and how can they be resolved.
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