Forty-two years ago, Dr. Clyde Sorrel opened his medical practice in the town of Clinton, Oklahoma. He was retiring and wanted to sell his practice. Despite having a population just under 10,000, Clinton's diversity index was second only to Oklahoma City, the state capital. Dr. Sorrel ultimately decided to sell the practice to Dr. Janet Livens. Although Dr. Livens was not a "local," she seemed the most interested in the people of Clinton and clearly appreciated the diverse population of the small town. Understanding that news travels fast in small communities, Dr. Sorrel suggested they contact the local newspaper and set up an interview to introduce Dr. Livens to the community. In order to support and reassure and help to develop trust with the people of Clinton, what should Dr. Livens first consider before creating a communication plan?

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A.Incorrect. Demographics will provide detail on the various cultures and ethnicities represented in Clinton but will not provide the insight needed to effectively establish a sense of trust that.
B.Incorrect. Chamber of Commerce meetings are attended by local business owners and community officials. While joining the Chamber would likely be beneficial, it is not the first action Dr. Livens should take.
C.Correct. Transcultural communicative caring information that supports and reassures a social group can be calming and create unity or a sense of trust and wholeness. Doing the right thing begins by seeking understanding of how information is clustered and how people network. Dr. Sorrel is a known presence in a highly diverse population, where Dr. Livens is an unknown. It's important that she not only acknowledges the diversity of the population, but also communicates in a way that is relative, participative, and accessible to all citizens in the community. This begins by seeking to understand how information is clustered and how people network.
D.Incorrect. The utilization of social media and electronic distribution of email is an available tool to use, but as there is no real history or shared experiences, simply sending an electronic communication may actually create distance or mistrust.

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