"The purpose of this book is to provide educators with cases in topics such as racism, mental health stigma, classism, etc., for use in case-based learning across the healthcare professions. The chapters will each include two to three cases with components of background information on the topic, a case frame for discussion, questions and answers, and an epilogue"--

"The purpose of this book is to provide educators with cases in topics such as racism, mental health stigma, classism, etc., for use in case-based learning across the healthcare professions. The chapters will each include two to three cases with components of background information on the topic, a case frame for discussion, questions and answers, and an epilogue"--

Currently, there is a critical need to integrate diversity and inclusion into health professions curricula and to diversify educators’ approaches to teaching. The COVID-19 pandemic has most recently highlighted the systemic barriers that exist for our most vulnerable patients. To address these inequities, it is important to promote diversity and inclusion in thought, practice, and curricular content. Social and cultural experiences uniquely influence the learning experience, so a plurality of perspectives should be represented in educational material and seen in the classroom. Cases on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Health Professions Educator serves as a tool to enhance the structure and competencies of learners in health professions. This case book engages both learners and educators in health professions in robust discussions that serve to enhance awareness and knowledge around these issues with the expectation that knowledge will translate into practices that eventually reduce health inequities. Covering topics such as ableism, barriers to healthcare access, and mental health stigma, this case book is an indispensable resource for health professionals, educators and students in the health professions, hospital administrators, medical librarians, sociologists, government officials, researchers, and academicians.

Despite the many Public Health successes over the last century, health disparity continues to exist in in American society. This introductory text addresses this topic head on, exploring steps that must be taken to prepare for the rapidly changing demographics in American society, including immigration reform (emerging majorities), and evidenced based information substantiating the fact that diversity matters in terms of the provision of health care.

This first-of-its-kind resource covers the fundamentals you need to know for navigating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues on the job From hiring staff to treating patients, you need to be ready at any time to handle a situation involving real or perceived bias. Addressing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Health Professions helps you understand the complexity of diversity issues in healthcare, provides hands-on advice for being prepared for challenging situations, and fosters inclusion to improve overall outcomes. The book provides case studies and clinical pearls that discuss DEI and appropriate strategies using an inter-professional approach. This comprehensive resource delivers experts coverage of every important topic, including: - Inequity in Healthcare - Bias, Discrimination, Power, Privilege, and Oppression - Intersectionality - Cultural Competency - Microaggressions - Health Equity, Social Determinants of Health, Access to Healthcare - Race and Racism in Health Professions - Immigration and Xenophobia - Class and Classism - Religion and Spirituality - Adverse Childhood Experiences - Strategies for a More Equitable Healthcare Environment - Policies and Procedure Considerations - Human Resources: Hiring, Recruitment, and Retention This unique guide helps you develop as a clinician, and provides important content for continuing professional development and inclusive leadership.

Case Studies on Diversity and Social Justice Education offers pre- and in-service educators an opportunity to analyze and reflect upon a variety of realistic case studies related to educational equity and social justice. Each case, written in an engaging, narrative style, presents a complex but common classroom scenario in which an inequity or injustice is in play. These cases allow educators to practice the process of considering a range of contextual factors, checking their own biases, and making immediate- and longer-term decisions about how to create and sustain equitable learning environments for all students. The book begins with a seven-point process for examining case studies. Largely lacking from existing case study collections, this framework guides readers through the process of identifying, examining, reflecting on, and taking concrete steps to resolve challenges related to diversity and equity in schools. The cases themselves present everyday examples of the ways in which racism, sexism, homophobia and heterosexism, class inequities, language bias, religious-based oppression, and other equity and diversity concerns affect students, teachers, families, and other members of our school communities. They involve classroom issues that are relevant to all grade levels and all content areas, allowing significant flexibility in how and with whom they are used. Although organized topically, the intersection of these issues are stressed throughout the cases, reflecting the multi-faceted way they play out in real life. All cases conclude with a series of questions to guide discussion and a section of facilitator notes, called points for consideration. This unique feature provides valuable insight for understanding the complexities of each case.