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National Healthcare Disparities Report - LDI Health Economist

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Patient Centeredness<br />

Providers Asking Patients To Assist in Making Treatment Decisions<br />

The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases has placed more responsibility on patients, since conditions<br />

such as diabetes and hypertension require self-management. Patients need to be provided with information<br />

that allows them to make educated decisions and feel engaged in their treatment. Treatment plans also need<br />

to incorporate their values and preferences.<br />

Figure 5.9. Adults with a usual source of care whose health providers sometimes or never asked for the<br />

patient’s help to make treatment decisions, by race, ethnicity, income, education, and English<br />

proficiency, 2008<br />

Chapter 5<br />

25<br />

20<br />

15<br />

Percent<br />

10<br />

5<br />

0<br />

White<br />

Black<br />

Asian<br />

AI/AN<br />

>1 Race<br />

Non-Hispanic White<br />

Hispanic<br />

Poor<br />

Low Income<br />

Middle Income<br />

High Income<br />

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