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Discussion Post: The Rising Trends in Culture and Society

From the Internet, read the following:

1. Cohn, D. (2007, May 17). The growing global chronic disease epidemic.
2. Georgetown University Health Policy Institute. (2004). Cultural competence in health care: Is it important for people with chronic conditions?
3. Putsch, R., & Joyce, M. (n.d.). Dealing with Patients from Other Cultures: Methodology in Cross-cultural Care. 229, 1050-1065.
4. Roush, S. (2011). Chapter 19: Enhancing surveillance. In VPD surveillance manual (5th ed.).

We discussed the growing social diversity in the United States and the resultant barriers to care. Use the information presented in the readings and identifies three of the most pressing issues, which, if addressed, might have the greatest impact upon healthcare delivery. In your approach, you can elect to identify an issue specific to a local hospital catchment area. Taking this approach, include the regional demographics, the problem, the issues of diversity differences within the healthcare workforce, and your approach to an effective solution. In your narrative, also discuss whether the efforts would be effective in addressing the problem and improving the health outcomes.