| Case Disparities1:
Disparities in Access to Renal Care and Transplantation |
Mr. Brunner’s case highlights several important issues related to diabetes and renal disease.
1. Challenges in the management of diabetes
2. Differences by race and ethnicity in the treatment of end-stage renal disease |
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| Case Disparities2:
Quality of Care in Special Populations: The Disabled |
The case of Jesse Robbins highlights issues related to children with disabilities, including:
1. Definitions of the term “disabled”
2. Resources available for disabled children and their families
3. Sensitivity in working with young patients with disabilities
4. Spinal cord injuries
5. Urinary tract infections |
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| Case Disparities3:
Access problems in Special Populations |
The case of Monique Pierre, a 40-year-old with HIV, highlights several issues relevant to HIV-positive individuals:
1. Disproportionate burden of HIV in racial and ethnic minorities
2. Lack of regular access to health care providers and facilities
3. Need for improved supportive care infrastructure |
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