Abstract
Family medicine resident sociocultural education using health equity
Highlights
AND OVERVIEW OF THETASK FORCE ON BLACK AND MINORITY HEALTHPerspective of the Task Force StudyDespite the unprecedented explosion in scientific knowledge and the phenomenal capacity of medicine to diagnose, treat, and cure disease, Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans, and those of Asian/Pacific Islander heritage have not benefited fully or equitably from the fruits of science or from those systems responsible for translating and using health sciences technology
The first volume of the Task Force Report summarizes the information and data compiled on specific minority health problems, special reports developed on cross-cutting minority health issues, and recommendations proposing activities for a coordinated effort by which Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) may redirect its resources to address the demonstrated disparity in health status between minority and nonminority populations
Research is needed into the factors that operate in medical care settings including: the dynamics of the patient-provider relationship; the behavior, beliefs and attitudes of minority patients and health care providers; and patterns of treatment/medical care provided to minorities
Summary
Despite the unprecedented explosion in scientific knowledge and the phenomenal capacity of medicine to diagnose, treat, and cure disease, Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans, and those of Asian/Pacific Islander heritage have not benefited fully or equitably from the fruits of science or from those systems responsible for translating and using health sciences technology. The first volume of the Task Force Report summarizes the information and data compiled on specific minority health problems, special reports developed on cross-cutting minority health issues, and recommendations proposing activities for a coordinated effort by which DHHS may redirect its resources to address the demonstrated disparity in health status between minority and nonminority populations. The Department should launch an outreach campaign to disseminate health information and education materials and program strategies designed for minority sectors of the population, including Blacks, Hispanics, Asian/Pacific Islanders, and Native Americans. The campaign should strengthen and expand present departmental health promotion efforts emphasizing preventive aspects of those public health areas identified by the Task Force which have the greatest impact on death and disability among minority populations: cancer; cardiovascular disease; chemical dependency; diabetes; homicide, suicide, and unintentional injuries; and infant mortality. Mechanisms for involving minority organizations and disease-specific voluntary organizations should be explored
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