In this session, information is provided about health and health care disparities and the role they play in influencing health outcomes. The social determinants of health are described. Data is presented that displays how health and health care disparities directly impact society.
Session Length: 60 minutes
Prerequisite(s): None
Learning Objectives
Define health and health care disparities
Give examples of social determinants of health
Describe the Population Health Model for explaining health disparities
Illustrate how both proximal and distal factors can increase health disparities
ACGME Milestones:
Family Medicine – PC-3: Partners with the patient, family and community to improve health through disease prevention and health promotion; PROF-3: Demonstrates humanism and cultural proficiency
Internal Medicine – PROF-3: Responds to each patient’s unique characteristics and needs; ICS-1: Communicates effectively with patients and caregivers
Author: Kristin Baughman, PhD
School: Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
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