Lecture 19

Question 1

What is the definitions of healthcare disparities

Answer 1

differences in quality of care received by racial and ethnic minority groups and non-hispanic whites who have equal access to care

Question 2

What is the difference between health disparities and healthcare disparities

Answer 2

health disparities are differences in incidence, prevalence and outcomes of health conditions while healthcare disparities are differences in availability and accessibility of healthcare services

Question 3

What are some barriers to accessible and quality healthcare

Answer 3

income
education
availability of health insurance
limited english proficiency
availability of a usual source of care
race and ethnicity

Question 4

What are some causes of healthcare disparities

Answer 4

way healthcare systems are organizes and operated
health plans do not offer professional interpretation or translation services to patients that don’t speak english
health care provider’s biases/prejudices

Question 5

What disparities exist in the healthcare system

Answer 5

cultural and linguistic barriers
fragmentation of healthcare systems
types of incentives in place to contain costs
where marginalized populations tend to receive care