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BRIDGING THE GAP: Health Equity and Disparities in Healthcare from a Clinician’s Perspective
Breaking Barriers for How Clinicians Can Lead the Charge to Transform Healthcare and Achieve Equity for Every Community..
The healthcare system is marked by significant disparities that affect African, Brown, Indigenous, Hispanic, Asian, and other marginalized communities. These inequalities have led to limited access to care, worse health outcomes, and a widening gap in healthcare equity. Systemic biases, unequal access to services, and the social determinants of health have left many patients underserved and overlooked.
These disparities are not just statistics—they are lived realities faced by diverse communities every day. From unequal treatment to the persistent structural barriers in healthcare, these inequities continue to impact patient outcomes and the overall well-being of society. The question is, how long can we remain silent while these disparities continue to grow?
In Bridging the Gap , you will discover a comprehensive roadmap for understanding and addressing these urgent issues. Drawing from her experience as a clinician, Dr. Grace Totoe examines key areas, offering practical insights and actionable strategies for creating a more equitable healthcare system. Some of the topics you’ll explore in this book
The role of social determinants in health Learn how factors like income, education, and living conditions shape health and why tackling these root causes is essential for achieving equity.Equity versus equality in healthcare Understand the critical difference between treating everyone equally and addressing individual needs to create truly fair health outcomes.The impact of clinician bias and systemic Examine how unconscious biases and ingrained systems of racism affect patient care, and explore strategies to combat these harmful effects.Disparities faced by marginalized communities and how to address Discover the specific challenges faced by communities of color, low-income groups, and other marginalized populations, and find out how to create meaningful change.The role of policy and effective Explore how advocacy and policy reform can drive long-term solutions for healthcare access and outcomes.Empowering patients and community-led health Delve into how engaging patients and supporting community-based programs can help close the gap for underserved populations.Cultural competence and humility in everyday Learn why cultural awareness and humility are vital for healthcare providers to offer respectful and effective care to patients from all backgrounds.And much more!Whether you’re on the frontlines of healthcare, shaping policy, or simply committed to supporting your community, Bridging the Gap offers the insights and guidance you need to make a difference.
Click “Buy Now” to secure your copy and help drive the change toward a more equitable healthcare system.
The healthcare system is marked by significant disparities that affect African, Brown, Indigenous, Hispanic, Asian, and other marginalized communities. These inequalities have led to limited access to care, worse health outcomes, and a widening gap in healthcare equity. Systemic biases, unequal access to services, and the social determinants of health have left many patients underserved and overlooked.
These disparities are not just statistics—they are lived realities faced by diverse communities every day. From unequal treatment to the persistent structural barriers in healthcare, these inequities continue to impact patient outcomes and the overall well-being of society. The question is, how long can we remain silent while these disparities continue to grow?
In Bridging the Gap , you will discover a comprehensive roadmap for understanding and addressing these urgent issues. Drawing from her experience as a clinician, Dr. Grace Totoe examines key areas, offering practical insights and actionable strategies for creating a more equitable healthcare system. Some of the topics you’ll explore in this book
The role of social determinants in health Learn how factors like income, education, and living conditions shape health and why tackling these root causes is essential for achieving equity.Equity versus equality in healthcare Understand the critical difference between treating everyone equally and addressing individual needs to create truly fair health outcomes.The impact of clinician bias and systemic Examine how unconscious biases and ingrained systems of racism affect patient care, and explore strategies to combat these harmful effects.Disparities faced by marginalized communities and how to address Discover the specific challenges faced by communities of color, low-income groups, and other marginalized populations, and find out how to create meaningful change.The role of policy and effective Explore how advocacy and policy reform can drive long-term solutions for healthcare access and outcomes.Empowering patients and community-led health Delve into how engaging patients and supporting community-based programs can help close the gap for underserved populations.Cultural competence and humility in everyday Learn why cultural awareness and humility are vital for healthcare providers to offer respectful and effective care to patients from all backgrounds.And much more!Whether you’re on the frontlines of healthcare, shaping policy, or simply committed to supporting your community, Bridging the Gap offers the insights and guidance you need to make a difference.
Click “Buy Now” to secure your copy and help drive the change toward a more equitable healthcare system.
122 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 23, 2024
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