“More than one person doing the same task? Crazy!”

Medical professionals routinely work in pairs and teams for complex cases, using collaborative approaches to mitigate risk and improve decision-making. Emergency rooms deploy multiple specialists simultaneously, cardiologists work in pairs during patient visits, and heart teams meet regularly to discuss treatment plans collectively. This ensemble approach in life-critical medical work demonstrates the value of collaborative practices that software development teams often resist, despite similar benefits in reducing errors and improving outcomes.