Table 1.

Mechanisms for communicating within primary health care teams

TYPE OF COMMUNICATION	STRATEGY	ATTRIBUTE	FUNDING ISSUE
Formal communication	Regular team meetings	Approachability, availability	Yes
	Agendas		No
	Meeting minutes		No
	Memorandums		No
	Computer, e-mail	Availability, proximity	Yes
	Communication logs	Availability, proximity	No
Informal communication	Hallway consultation (face to face)	Proximity, approachability, availability	No
	“Sticky notes”	Proximity, approachability, availability	No