DEI

PA & DEI

100

True or False: Clinical rotations in underserved communities reduce students' exposure to diverse patient populations

False

200

These national organizations support equity in the PA profession through mentorship, networking and professional development for underrepresented students and clinicians.

What are American Academy of PA (AAPA) and PAs of Color (the PAc)

300

Using diverse clinical cases and standarized patients helps PA students develop this important professional skill

What is cultural competence?

400

This institutional strategy helps reduce unfair decision-making by increasing awareness of unconscious attitudes among faculty and staff.

What is bias training?

500

Name one way of helping underrepresented PA students suceed by providing guidance, support, and relatable role models.

Mentorship programs, increasing faculty diversity 

Disability

100

This is a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity

What is a disability?

200

Saying “Patient who uses wheelchair” instead of “Wheelchair user" is an example of this method of communication

What is Person-First Language (PFL)?

300

Examples of this type of disability include: PTSD, depression, anxiety

What are pscyhological disabilities?

400

Unconscious stereotypes or prejudices held against people based on traits such as disability, race, gender, religion, etc. 

What is implicit bias?

500

Name one way to help patients with visual impairment fill out healthcare documents

Large-text or braille options

Ethnicity/Race

100

True or False: Racisim impacts healthcare outcomes.

True.

200

True or False: A provider can reduce bias by using standardized screening tools

True

300

Physical characteristics that are shared amongst a group of individuals (skin color, facial features, and genetic ancestry)

What is race?

400

A variety of cultural practices that connect people (language, traditions and customs)

What is ethnicity?

500

Name one way you can effectively communicate with patients in a culturally sensitive way.

Ask open-ended questions, use interpreters when there is a language barrier, etc.

LGBTQ+

100

True or False: Gender identity and sexual orientation are interchangeable terms

False

200

Name one gender identity-related barrier to healthcare

Fear and mistrust of provider, inconsistency in treatment availability, disrespect and insensitivity, mistreatment as a result of intersecting social identities and circumstances

300

Percentage of LGBTQ+ people reported living in an unwelcome environment

42%

400

Name one way you can create a safe space for patients when discussing sexual orientation

Open-ended questions, body language (open posture, welcoming), patient confidentiality.

500

Percentage of U.S. population that identifies as LGBTQ+

9.3%

Religion/Spirituality

100

This religious group is widely known for declining blood transfusions, even in medical emergencies.

What are Jehovah's witnesses?

200

In a hospital setting, these colleagues can collaborate with PAs (and other healthcare professionals) to address patients' religious or spiritual needs.

What is a chaplain or religious leader?

300

Main difference between religion and spirituality

Religion provides structured framework while spirituality is more fluid, focusing on personal experience

400

Name of organization that emphasizes religious competence when evaluating and accrediting healthcare organziations

What is the Joint Commission?

500

Name one accomodation providers can make to respect patients' religious or spiritual beliefs.

Asking open-ended questions, respecting dietary restrictions, prayer needs (private room), modesty concerns