Outcome Disparities

Outcome disparities occur when a subgroup or minority has a poorer health outcome than the majority group having the same diagnosis. Do you believe this type of disparity is a form of intentional racism, cultural ignorance, or just indifference?

Modalities to Decrease Disparities

According to many experts, methods for decreasing disparities include the promotion of cultural diversity in the health care professions and cultural education in training of health care professionals. Do you agree or disagree? Do you think the nursing profession puts enough emphasis on cultural education and diversity in the field?

Disparities Exist: Now What?

Health Care Disparities: What can each individual nurse do to lessen health care disparities?

Health Disparities

According to the IOMs report in 2008, there are disparities in the access to health care in the United States. What are your thoughts on this topic? Do health care disparities exist? If so, what would you suggest to eliminate or lessen this problem?

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