Key Issues in Cancer Disparities and Outcomes Research - S. Wheeler - 20160928

This lecture discusses key elements related to cancer health disparities, including healthcare access and quality, patient outcomes, theoretical foundations, and potential drivers that create disparities. The presenter also provides examples of interventions and policies that can help reduce cancer health disparities, as well as, case studies applicable to current practice. Learning Outcomes: • Discuss patterns of cancer disparities in care access, quality, and outcomes. • Identify potential drivers of cancer disparities. • Describe how race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status are linked. • Discuss potential solutions to mitigate cancer health disparities. This lecture was presented as a part of the Medical and Surgical Oncology Lecture Series.

Stephanie Wheeler PhD, MPH

9/28/2016 3:30:00 PM