Addressing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Health Professions: Clinical Pearls and Strategies for Patient 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.