Week 11: healthcare

Question 1

What does traditional undergrad medical education focus on? What should be in central focus

Answer 1

it focuses on pathogens, disease and biological determinants of health. It should focus on SDH and the living conditions of people and the resources or lack of resources they have access to.

Question 2

1. what is the health scholars program?
2. what are the 3 linked learning activities that were central?
3. what are the 3 goals of HSP?

Answer 2

1. it is a program dedicated to educating students about the diversity in social factors that affect health and to teach them about the roles health care professionals should play when improving social conditions
2. community service, didactic teaching, critical reflection
3. develop a collaborative course focused on improving health and wellbeing, expose health professionals to the SDH, promote commitment to community health among participating students

Question 3

which of the following are NOT suggestions for improving the HSP program?

a) to bring in guest speakers who face issues with SDH to speak about their experiences
b) to spend more time on lectures and less on group discussions
c) to spend less time on lectures and more on group discussions
d) to provide more hands on guidance in planning and implementing community based projects

Answer 3

a, b

Question 4

minority groups in medicine may not translate to leadership roles. This is known as the ______ and its effect is amplified for (women/men)

Answer 4

bamboo ceiling, women

Question 5

what are microagressions? give an example in the health care sector

Answer 5

microagressions are unconscious forms of bias that may not be a big deal individually, but have substantial cumulative effects. An example would be in healthcare when physician’s legitimacy is a question of their citizenship in Canada. People expect physicians to answer questions about their background and express their gratitude for living in Canada

Question 6

Microagressions contribute to feelings of ______

Answer 6

burnout

Question 7

_____ is being asked to the dance, ______ is being asked to dance and ______ is being allowed to select the music

Answer 7

diversity, inclusion, equity

Question 8

According to Dr Suzet Mckinney, what is required in order to tackle health disparities?

Answer 8

• looking internally at the organization
• educate ourselves
• operate from a position of knowledge

Question 9

What do competency frameworks like CanMED promote in healthcare?

Answer 9

accountability and empowerment

Question 10

1. what is the CanMED competency?

2. what are the 7 CanMED rules?

Answer 10

1. it is a framework that identifies and describes the abilities a physician requires to effectively meet the health care needs of the people they serve
2. professional, collaborator, communicator, leader, health advocate, scholar, medical expect

Question 11

who are patient navigators?

Answer 11

non-clinical licensed health care staff members who are front line public health workers. They help patients connect with needed resources

Question 12

people in rural areas are ____ likely to suffer from disease because medical buildings are too ___

Answer 12

more, high

Question 13

in order to revamp the admission process, changes are being made to take down barriers for ________ individuals and place emphasis on ________ and ________

Answer 13

marginalized, experience, values

Question 14

diverse medical schools promote: (3 things)

Answer 14

knowledge sharing, innovation, compassion