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Generational Differences: Impact On Patient Care

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I do believe that generational differences can have an impact on patient care, but it does not necessarily mean that impact is bad. Our ATI book focuses on some of the standout characteristics of each generation such as the baby boomer tendencies toward accepting authority and being loyal workaholics versus the gen Xers who place a higher priority on work/life balance and are more likely to leave a job but adapt more easily to change (Sommer, 2013, p. 37). These attitudes can result in conflicts as younger generations may be viewed as self-centered and lazy whereas older generations may be viewed to blindly follow protocols that are no longer valid and supported by scientific data; working hard rather than working smart. I tend to think of
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