The 2010 Government Supported Benefits 'Virtual' Summit
A unique web-based conference and series of accredited on-line self-learning programs focused on the impact of Heathcare reform on providers and patient care.

Quality of Care in Culturally Diverse Populations

Needs Assessment Summary
African Americans and Hispanics receive fewer vaccinations, receive less therapy for pain, are prescribed fewer antidepressants, and get fewer antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS than Non-Hispanic Caucasians. African American and Caucasian patients differ significantly in response to beta blockers and other treatments for hypertension. Folk religion and healing rituals can be powerful, especially with the newly immigrated. Healthcare providers need to become aware of these cultural and racial disparities.

Learning Objectives

Following completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Identify treatment disparities between ethnic and racial groups in America

• Understand the differences in the effectiveness of various pharmacological treatments between racial groups in the U.S.

• Understand cultural differences related to compliance and treatment options.

• Utilize available resources related to cultural differences in order to improve patient outcomes

Agenda

• Disclosures and Introduction (2 minutes)

• Treatment disparities between ethnic and racial groups in America (15 minutes)

• Differences in the effectiveness of various pharmacological treatments between racial groups in the U.S. (15 minutes)

• Cultural differences related to compliance and treatment options (10 minutes)

• Resources related to cultural differences in order to improve patient outcomes (15 minutes)

• References, Summary and Conclusions (3 min)