<P> Allied health professions are health care professions distinct from nursing, medicine, and pharmacy . They work in health care teams to make the health care system function by providing a range of diagnostic, technical, therapeutic and direct patient care and support services that are critical to the other health professionals they work with and the patients they serve . </P> <P> In September 2012 the organization of International Chief Health Professions Officers (ICHPO) provided an agreed - upon definition of an allied health professional . </P> <P> "Allied Health Professions are a distinct group of health professionals who apply their expertise to prevent disease transmission, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate people of all ages and all specialties . Together with a range of technical and support staff they may deliver direct patient care, rehabilitation, treatment, diagnostics and health improvement interventions to restore and maintain optimal physical, sensory, psychological, cognitive and social functions ." </P>

Who are allied health professionals what are some healthcare management issues in working with them