Collaboration among health care professionals most importantly results in
a. the development of esprit de corps.
b. benefits to the organization alone.
c. positive patient outcomes.
d. maintenance of employee satisfaction.
ANS: C
A
Although esprit de corps develops, the ultimate result is for positive patient outcomes.
B
Collaboration benefits the individuals involved, as well as the organization.
C
Making the most of collaborative opportunities enhances positive patient outcomes.
D
Employee satisfaction is greater with more collaboration, but the ultimate value of collaboration is positive patient outcomes.
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