DIVERSITY AND DISCRIMINATION IN HEALTHCARE

Course overview

AMERICA IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY DIVERSE. DISCRIMINATION AGAINST MINORITY GROUPS PERSISTS AND CONTRIBUTES TO NEGATIVE DISPARATE OUTCOMES FOR PATIENTS AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO ADDRESS INEQUITY IN THE MEDICAL SYSTEM. THIS ACTIVITY DEFINES THE TERMS “DIVERSITY” AND “DISCRIMINATION” AND HIGHLIGHTS THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM'S ROLE IN IMPROVING CARE FOR PATIENTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS.