You are a member of an interdisciplinary team that has been formed by the Human Resources Department at University X Healthcare System. The healthcare system has been re-structured in the recent past. Several traditional administrative positions were eliminated, staff were reassigned and new clinical services have been developed. Human resources is examining its current orientation program. Under the new organization, employees at all levels will be encouraged to be both members and leaders (leader/member) on interprofessional teams.Human Resources wants to insure that all team members are prepared to deal with the diversity that is present in healthcare today.
The concepts of surface versus deep diversity continue be confusing. The planning team wants to include some examples that employees can relate to. Which of the following best describes a professional acting from deep-level diversity?
A) A physical therapist demonstrates primary interest in the health, safety and well-being of an individual patient in recommending an ambulation aid.
B) An administrator defers decision-making to the physician group to insure the viability of the hospital system.
C) An nurse recommends the mobility aid that would insure safe ambulation.
D) A pharmacist defers the development of a medication schedule to a patient's family member.

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A physical therapist demonstrates primary interest in the health, safety and well-being of an individual patient in recommending an ambulation aid. This is an example of deep-level diversity because it shows that the physical therapist is considering the patient's individual needs and values, rather than just following a standard protocol.

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