Description
In this unit we will be exploring health care systems as a social determinant of health. Access to healthcare is influenced by several critical factors, including insurance coverage, which enables individuals to afford necessary medical services. Having a primary care provider ensures that patients receive consistent and comprehensive care, while access to preventive care is essential for early detection and management of health conditions. The proximity to qualified healthcare providers, pharmacies, and medical supply stores plays a vital role in timely access to treatments and medications. Additionally, linguistic and cultural competency among healthcare professionals is crucial for effective communication and the delivery of culturally appropriate care.
Objectives
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Gain a greater understanding of health care systems and the challenges within
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Learn how to research topics addressing the SODH within Health Care Systems
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Recognize issues that communities face when dealing with health care companies
Resources
- Video: Health Care Access and Quality - Share this video with students to provide foundation information and context for students to understand how health care access is a social determinant of health.
- Presentation: Things to Know about Health
- Ebook: Tipping Healthcare 2022
- Website: Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick
Activity Options
- Tipping Point - Exploration of Access and Quality - Provide students access to Tipping Healthcare 2022 ebook. There are activities or discussion questions provided to correspond to each chapter of the ebook. Depending on time and interest, you may choose to pick specific chapters to focus on.
- Discussions: Unnatural Causes..Is inequality making us sick?