A hypothetical female patient was recently diagnosed with type II diabetes. Choose a background for this patient.
- State the social/ethnic background you have chosen for this patient. Examples of some ethnically and culturally diverse groups you might choose:
- Caucasian, African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, American Indian/Alaska Native, or mixed ethnicity
- Rural community or urban community
- Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, or other religion
- Explain how social determinants of health and background might impact this patient’s management of diabetes and the state of her health.
- Conclude the post with your thoughts on how segmenting (grouping) patients with diabetes (or another common health condition, such as heart disease) could improve their care management.
- Respond to at least two (2) of your classmates’ or your instructor’s posts. Your responses should include elements such as follow-up questions, a further exploration of topics from the initial post, or requests for further clarification or explanation on some points made.