Beyond the Basics: A Novel Approach to Integrating a Social Determinants of Health Curriculum into an Emergency Medicine Course

The objectives were as follows:Assess the SDoH, risk factors, and barriers to healthcare facing patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds in the ED.Examine how social work consult services operate in the ED setting and how to identify appropriate referrals, resources, and treatment plans for patients in the ED.Examine and interpret the impact health disparities have on patients in the ED and develop potential solutions to reduce these disparities to improve health outcomes.Analyze the experiences and lessons learned and use them to inform future patient interactions.Curricular Design:The curriculum was developed by a workgroup...
Source: Western Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research