This paper offers an historical perspective on the development of interprofessional education (IPE) in health, social care and related fields in the United Kingdom (UK) up to 1997 compiled to:
- secure the historical record;
- provide a foundation on which to review subsequent developments;
- inform future policy, education and practice.
It is addressed to policy makers, programme planners, researchers, teachers, trainers and post-registration students searching for in depth understanding of the derivation of IPE. It provides a rich vein which teachers may mine for material to inform pre-registration IPE and fellow researchers to expedite their enquiries.