What roles do culture, ethnicity, race, and socioeconomic status play in families' experiences in the health care system?
Read the Case Story of A Day in the Sleep Clinic http://support.mchtraining.net/national_ccce/case5/case.html
After reading the story, click on the Activities link on the left side. Review Activity #1.
Address the following in a paper:
- What aspects of Dr. Williams’ behavior influence the decisions of the families he works with and possibly influence the ultimate health outcomes of their children?
- What roles do culture, ethnicity, race, and socioeconomic status play in families’ experiences in the health care system?
- What factors, other than provider-patient communication, influence disparities in health outcomes?