Medical Humanities 2: Equity and Advocacy

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Explores the complexity of culture and the cultural formation of health and illness. Examines determinants of health with a particular focus on the patient and provider as persons in social and cultural contexts that shape knowledge, behaviors, attitudes and the potential effect on access, receipt and delivery of care. Demonstrates knowledge of the U.S. health care delivery system and examines health policy framework. Explores potential disparities related to health in the context of bioethics and ethical delivery of care. Examines cultural assumptions about the nature of health, well-being and participation on qualify of life, and the implications of cultural differences for occupational therapy practice models and methods including the promotion of health and well-being. Analyzes occupational-based and patient-centered practice.