Health Disparities and Cultural Competency Terms Health disparities are modifiable factors that prevent individuals in marginalized groups from achieving their ideal health.4 These factors are directly related to systematic or structural barriers and the imbalanced dissemination of social, political, environment...
and rational use of medicines and devices; communicating effectively with patients, using lay terms and checking understanding; tailoring communication that is appropriate to the patient’s needs; and using appropriate communication skills to establish and maintain rapport with the patient when ...