Diversity and Health Disparities in Healthcare

Dr. Kiana Howard discusses her personal journey in healthcare, highlighting the importance of diversity in health professions. She explains how a lack of diversity contributes to health disparities, particularly affecting minority groups. The video explores demographic data, showing underrepresentation of minorities in healthcare fields. Dr. Howard suggests solutions, including pipeline models to increase exposure and opportunities for minority students. Research is presented to demonstrate better health outcomes when patients are treated by providers of similar racial backgrounds. The talk concludes with a call to action to improve diversity in healthcare.

What was the main benefit the speaker experienced during her internship in 2013?

• Learning from clinicians of diverse backgrounds

• Gaining exposure to various health professions

• Shadowing and learning from clinicians who looked like her

• Traveling to different healthcare facilities

What is a health disparity?

• A medical treatment method

• A type of chronic disease

• A difference in health outcomes between different groups of people

• A healthcare policy

Which of the following is NOT a factor linked to health disparities?

• Social factors

• Economic factors

• Environmental factors

• Technological factors

What is one reason for the lack of diversity in healthcare professions?

• Lack of interest among minority students

• Lack of exposure to healthcare professions for minority students

• High cost of medical education

• Limited job opportunities in healthcare

What is a pipeline system in the context of healthcare professions?

• A healthcare policy for rural areas

• A method to transport medical supplies

• A strategy to ensure representation of disadvantaged groups in healthcare

• A financial aid program for medical students

Which university's post-baccalaureate program was mentioned as a successful pipeline example?

• Harvard University

• University of Michigan

• Stanford University

• Ohio State University

What was the outcome of the study performed in Oakland, California regarding black men and preventive care?

• Decreased demand for preventive care services among black men assigned to black doctors

• No significant change in preventive care demand

• Increased demand for preventive care services among black men assigned to black doctors

• Equal demand for preventive care services among all groups

What is one positive outcome associated with increased racial minority representation in healthcare?

• Increased healthcare costs

• Improved patient-provider communication

• Longer hospital stays

• Higher rates of chronic diseases

What is the main goal of diversifying the healthcare system?

• To increase the number of healthcare facilities

• To reflect the diversity of the population served and improve health outcomes

• To improve the quality of medical education

• To reduce healthcare costs

What does the speaker hope to achieve with her talk?

• To start a conversation about the need for minority health professionals

• To promote a new healthcare policy

• To recruit students for her clinic

• To raise funds for medical research