Patient Diversity and Health Assessments

Patient Diversity and Health Assessments

AG is a 54-year-old Caucasian male who was referred to your clinic to establish care after a recent hospitalization after having a seizure related to alcohol withdrawal. He has hypertension and a history of alcohol and cocaine abuse. He is homeless and is currently living at a local homeless shelter. He reports that he is out of his amlodipine 10 mg which he takes for hypertension. He reports he is abstaining from alcohol and cocaine but needs to smoke cigarettes to calm down since he is not drinking anymore.

By Day 3 of Week 2
Post an explanation of the specific socioeconomic, spiritual, lifestyle, and other cultural factors associated with the patient you were assigned. Explain the issues that you would need to be sensitive to when interacting with the patient, and why. Provide at least five targeted questions you would ask the patient to build his or her health history and to assess his or her health risks.

Discussion: Diversity and Health Assessments
May 2012, Alice Randall wrote an article for The New York Times on the cultural factors that encouraged black women to maintain a weight above what is considered healthy. Randall explained—from her observations and her personal experience as a black woman—that many African-American communities and cultures consider women who are overweight to be more beautiful and desirable than women at a healthier weight. As she put it, “Many black women are fat because we want to be” (Randall, 2012).Patient Diversity and Health Assessments

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Patient Diversity and Health Assessments

Introduction

The American health care system is changing rapidly. From the Affordable Care Act to the opioid epidemic, there are a lot of things happening in our country that pose challenges for patients and providers alike. One thing that has remained constant over time is the need for doctors to understand how their patients’ backgrounds may affect their health outcomes. For example, research shows that African-American women experience higher rates of breast cancer than white women do even though both groups have similar risk factors for developing this disease (such as family history).

A patient’s race, ethnicity, culture and socioeconomic background can affect their health.

A patient’s race, ethnicity, culture and socioeconomic background can affect their health. Health assessments can help identify these differences and ensure that patients are receiving the care they need to live a healthy lifestyle.

A patient’s race/ethnicity is defined as the combination of physical characteristics such as skin color or facial features that make up your appearance. For example, if you have dark skin you may be considered black; if you have blue eyes then they are considered Asian; if your hair is curly then it would be considered “Caucasian.” Your cultural background refers to how much time you spend with other people from the same ethnic group (or country). For example, if someone grew up in New York City but now lives in Los Angeles then their culture would likely still be influenced by those around them who were born there even though he/she does not actually live there anymore! Socioeconomic status refers specifically about how much money someone makes every year compared to others within their population group (such as low income vs high income).

A patient’s socioeconomic status has a direct impact on the quality of care they receive and the likelihood of experiencing poor outcomes.

It is important to understand the patient’s socioeconomic status. The impact of socioeconomic status on the quality of care and likelihood of experiencing poor outcomes has been well-documented, but many health professionals still do not consider this information when assessing patients for their needs or preferences.

The patient’s socioeconomic status (SES) influences their overall health and well-being, as well as how they access services such as healthcare or social support networks. It also affects how much money people have available for basic necessities like food, shelter and clothing; these factors may have an impact on a person’s ability to pay for healthcare services that are needed or desired by them.

Health assessments and patient surveys have been used for decades to understand how patients experience their care.

A patient survey is a tool used to understand how patients experience their care. The results of your survey can help you improve your practice, by making sure that all patients are receiving the same level of care. They also give researchers an opportunity to test theories about health disparities, which may lead to new treatments or interventions for specific populations.

There are many types of patient surveys:

• Semi-structured interviews with individual patients to ask about their experiences with various aspects of health care (like doctor visits)

• Focus groups where groups of people discuss issues related to their overall well-being (such as stress and depression)

• Opinion polls asking respondents what they think should happen next in order for everyone’s lives be better off than before

It’s important to understand the differences between patients from different backgrounds so that you can provide the best possible care for them.

• Understanding the differences between patients from different backgrounds can help you provide better care for them.

• For example, if you’re treating a patient who has an accent and you don’t understand what they’re saying, it can make communication more challenging.

• It’s also important to know how to deal with cultural differences in order to provide appropriate care for your patients. This can include making sure that your staff is sensitive and respectful of their traditions, customs and beliefs.

Conclusion

I hope that you’ve found this article helpful, and that it has opened your eyes to the many ways in which patients from different backgrounds can impact the quality of their care. If you have any questions about using patient surveys or assessments in your practice, feel free to get in touch!