According to Peter Ubel's Study of "Elevator Talk" Among Hospital

question 60

Multiple Choice

According to Peter Ubel's study of "elevator talk" among hospital staff,a comment such as "Mr.Reynolds was readmitted last night with chest pain" would be an example of

• A)comments violating patient confidentiality.
• B)unprofessional motivations.
• C)derogatory comments about patients or their families.
• D)comments raising questions about quality of patient care.

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Definitions:

Uncertainty-Avoidance Cultures

Societies or cultures that have a low tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty, leading to a preference for clear rules and structures.

Predictability

The degree to which future events or behaviors can be forecasted based on past patterns or data, indicating a level of certainty or expectation.

Loose Culture

A type of organizational culture that is flexible, adaptable, and less governed by strict rules and procedures, often encouraging creativity and innovation.

Social Norms

The accepted behaviors or rules within a society or group that guide actions and expectations without the need for formal laws.