Mechanisms of Disparities

Question 1

Difference, Disparity, Discrimination diagram

Answer 1

Question 2

Patient-level variables in racial inequality in medicine

Answer 2

1. Minority patients more likely to refuse recommended services
2. Minority patients more likely to exhibit nonadherence
3. Minority patients more likely to delay seeking care

Question 3

Healthcare system-level variables in racial inequality in medicine

Answer 3

1. Language barriers
2. Geographic availability of healthcare institutions
3. Increased efforts to expand Medicare coverage is resulting in relocation of culturally competent community-based providers

Question 4

Care process-level variables in racial inequalities in medicine

Answer 4

1. Bias/prejudice against minorities
2. Greater clinical uncertainty when interacting with minority patients
3. Beliefs and stereotypes held by provider about the behavior and health of minorities