Primary Care Training Enhancement

This session discusses social determinants of health and how they relate to gaps in care of individuals, aggregates and populations. The content focuses on recognition of social determinants of health through sharing narratives. Participants will be introduced to a Social Determinants of Health Framework. 

Session Length: 70 minutes

Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of social determinants of health, medical narratives (review session:  Introduction to Case Narratives

Learning Objectives

• Illustrate and identify social determinants of health through sharing narratives. Participants will summarize health inequities observed between groups.

• Define health equity. Describe examples of health inequities.

• Explain gaps in care of individuals, aggregates and populations

• Review and discuss Social Determinants of Health Conceptual Framework for Action 

​Author:  Marilyn Nibling (e: mnibling@kent.edu)

School: Kent State University

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5. What is Health Equity and Why Does it Matter? Institute for Healthcare Improvement, 2016.  A conversation between Donald Berwick MD and  David R. Williams PhD, MPH. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWNgUXyvDuo&feature=youtu.b

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