healthcare policy and economics-nursing and physicians role

Discussion Question:

Reflecting on what you have learned about the social determinants of health, SDOH, how can nurses work collaboratively with physicians and other health care professionals to improve primary care, reduce overutilization and improve underutilization of healthcare services? Include in your response how fostering an environment of diversity and cultural awareness among healthcare providers builds a stronger healthcare team and improves care delivery to healthcare consumers.

at least 2 scholarly sources APA 7th Ed. 

Required Resources: 

  • Nickitas, D. M., Middaugh, D. J., & Feeg, M. D. (2019). Policy and politics for nurses and other health professionals: Advocacy and action. (3rd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers. Read Chapters 15 & 16.

Additional Resources: 

  • Fraze, T. K., Beidler, L. B., Briggs, A. & Colla, C. H. (2019). .
  • HealthyPeople.gov (2019). .
  • HealthyPeople.gov (2019). .
  • Manchanda, R. (n.d) 
  • Review the above video found on the Institute for Healthcare Improvement website.