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Discussion – Authority Gradient
An article from the website of the Medical and Dental Defense Union of Scotland discusses this concept. The existence of an authority gradient within the healthcare setting can pose serious safety risks to patients.
Read the article “Axing the totem pole” Â
https://www.mddus.com/resources/publications/publications-library/insight/autumn-2013/axing-the-totem-pole  Â
and then answer the following questions:
The author writes about the PACE tool, which helps a subordinate speak up regarding an event he or she feels uncomfortable with. What are the steps in this tool?
2. Do you feel that there is an authority gradient regarding decision making where you work, or in a place you have worked in the past? If so, describe the hierarchy involved.
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