Case vignette
Educating a BIPOC patient navigating their chronic condition.
Educating a BIPOC patient navigating their chronic condition.
After receiving the news that she has diabetes, Marisol turns to her doctor for help on her new eating regimen.
Things to consider.
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Socioeconomic factors, lifestyle behaviors, social environment, and access to clinical preventative services contribute to the racial/ethnic health disparities that may lead to chronic conditions in the BIPOC community.
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In addition to high rates of chronic illnesses, the BIPOC community face cultural norms, stigma, lower wages, and insufficient insurance coverage which limits their access to treatment often forcing them to work while ill.
Question to think about:
How would you educate and encourage your BIPOC patients to make realistic healthier lifestyle choices?