Atlanta VA Medical Center
Shared Governance Practice Council
RN/MD Communication and Collaboration Survey

Directions: The purpose of this tool is to determine the extent of collaborative behaviors which generally exist between you and the physicians with whom you work. In addition to the demographic information, for each statement, please check the one answer that indicates how often you believe that each behavioral statement occurs.

Name (optional): 


  1. Identify your primary area of practice: 


  1. Identify your level of practice: 


  1. Do nurses and physicians share in decision-making?
    Always
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Never


  1. Do nurses and physicians cooperate in decisions?
    Always
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Never


  1. Do nurses and physicians plan together before making decisions?
    Always
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Never


  1. Is there open communication between physicians and nurses in making decisions?
    Always
    Sometimes
    Rarely
    Never


  1. I get relevant information on the status of patients from physicians.
    All of the time
    Most of the time
    Some of the time
    Rarely
    Never


  1. There are no delays in relaying information regarding patient care.
    Strongly agree
    Moderately agree
    Agree
    Moderately disagree
    Strongly disagree


  1. Physicians return calls in a timely manner.
    Strongly agree
    Moderately agree
    Agree
    Moderately disagree
    Strongly disagree


  1. I receive complete information from physicians.
    Strongly agree
    Moderately agree
    Agree
    Moderately disagree
    Strongly disagree


  1. I have good communication with physicians.
    Strongly agree
    Moderately agree
    Agree
    Moderately disagree
    Strongly disagree


  1. I feel certain about the accuracy of information from physicians.
    Strongly agree
    Moderately agree
    Agree
    Moderately disagree
    Strongly disagree


  1. I enjoy collaborating with physicians.
    Strongly agree
    Moderately agree
    Agree
    Moderately disagree
    Strongly disagree


  1. It is easy to ask the physicians questions.
    Strongly agree
    Moderately agree
    Agree
    Moderately disagree
    Strongly disagree


  1. Please offer comments and suggestions to enhance communication and collaboration.




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