Step 1: Healthcare issues can range from client care
to workplace conditions. Consider one healthcare issue that you find
important. Reflect on how this topic aligns with the social determinants
of health (SDOH). Refer to the lesson for examples.
Step 2: Answer the discussion prompts below with explanation and detail.
Paragraph one:
Describe the selected healthcare issue. Explain why you chose the
topic, why it is a significant concern, and how it is influenced by the
social determinants of health (SDOH) according to the literature.
Paragraph two:
Consider how you could collaborate with others to advocate for your
chosen issue. Explain how you could engage with interprofessional
colleagues, organizations, or online communities to enhance your
advocacy efforts.
Paragraph three: Consider how
your topic is impacted by decision-makers at various levels (local,
state, or federal level, e.g., school board, mayor, health department,
congressional leaders, etc.). Imagine you are writing a letter or email
to a leader or policymaker. Identify who you would write to and compose a
few attention-grabbing sentences advocating for action on your chosen
issue, citing at least one reference supporting the need for change in
your letter.
References: Provide complete references for all citations.
