For this discussion, you will explore the critical theme of racial and ethnic inequality within the healthcare system. You’ll use the article from the required resources and the TED Talk by Kiaana Howard as foundational resources. You will share your personal experiences or observations related to racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare. You will also discuss how the research from the article and the video relate to your own experiences or observations.
This discussion will provide you with a deeper understanding of issues in healthcare as you formulate your research question and apply your understanding of the reading assignment.
Instructions
Read the research-based article in the required resources, and watch Lack of Diversity in Healthcare: A Health Disparity. In your initial post to the discussion, respond to the following prompts:
- Share your personal experience or observations related to racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare. Give specific examples while maintaining confidentiality.
- Discuss how your personal experiences or observations relate to the research highlighted in the article and to the content from the video.
- Use the resources as a foundation to offer your own insight about overcoming these disparities.
Ndugga, N., & Artiga, S. (2023, April 21). Disparities in health and health care: 5 key questions and answers. KFF. https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-polic...