Health disparities weaving a new understanding through case narratives /

This uniquely accessible volume challenges professionals to understand-and help correct-health disparities, both at the patient level and in their larger social contexts. Dedicated to eradicating this ongoing injustice, contributors focus on marginalized populations, the role of healthcare systems i...

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Uniform Title: Health disparities (Perzynski)
Other Authors: Perzynski, Adam,, Shick, Sarah,, Adebambo, Ifeolorunbode,, SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: Cham : Springer, [2019]
Physical Description: 1 online resource : illustrations (some color)
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Student Resources
  • Health disparity case narratives background (why create case narratives of health disparities? different types of case narratives; considerations for writing cases; helpful questions; you're ready to start now!)
  • Health disparity case narratives by theme
  • LBGT
  • Race
  • Gender
  • Poverty
  • Immigration
  • Disability
  • Aging
  • Technology
  • Education
  • Insurance
  • Glossary of common terms and important events
  • Facilitator Resources
  • Example syllabus for the 12-month faculty course (course description; objectives; the learning objectives; sample readings; suggested reference and background texts; course requirements, tentative schedule)
  • Health disparities manuscripts, publications, presentations, and narratives produced by participating scholars and faculty
  • Health disparities activities.