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Assignment:

Read the Case Story of A Day in the Sleep Clinic http://support.mchtraining.net/national_ccce/case5/case.html

After reading the story, click on the Activities link on the left side. Review Activity #1.

Address the following in a paper:

1. What aspects of Dr. Williams’ behavior influence the decisions of the families he works with and possibly influence the ultimate health outcomes of their children?
2. What roles do culture, ethnicity, race, and socioeconomic status play in families’ experiences in the health care system?
3. What factors, other than provider-patient communication, influence disparities in health outcomes?

Expectations: 2-3 pages, 3 cited sources.

Required Reading: Read the Case Assignment before accessing this website. There are certain parts you have to review. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (USDHHS), Maternal Child Health Bureau (MCHB) (2009). Core concepts in cultural competence. Accessed from http://support.mchtraining.net/national_ccce/case0/home.html