A nursing researcher explains to a class of nursing students that access to health care
a. among racial groups exhibits few, if any, lasting effects of discrimination.
b. differs significantly between minorities and white patients, even those with insurance.
c. differs tremendously within various regions and economic conditions.
d. is determined primarily by availability of quality health care insurance.
B
Research has shown, that even among patients who have insurance, racial differences in a range of health care services exist.
The disparity in access to health care between whites and minorities demonstrates lasting effects of discrimination.
Research points to the availability of insurance and racial distinctions as being primary causative factors in health care disparities between whites and persons of color.
Health insurance is a major component of access to health care, but research continues to point out the disparities based on race.
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