HEALTHCARE IN THE UNITED STATES
ACCESS ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE
provided, the factors associated with increased access to healthcare, seeking care when needed, and not delaying seeking healthcare are: higher educational levels, higher family income levels, and having healthcare insurance. Whether other variables affect health and better outcomes is debatable, considering the statistics provided, and should continue to be evaluated. Perhaps healthcare providers need education and training to identify their own biases to ensure equitable care for all racial and ethnic cultures.
8.9 REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. What does access to healthcare mean?
2. Discuss three barriers to adequate healthcare.
3. What does it mean to be health literate?
4. Describe two specific ways to improve access to healthcare.
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