Lesson 2 knowledge check
Select the best answer. These questions are for self-study only. Answers will not be evaluated or saved. Question 1 In the mid-20th century, chest surgeons in Britain were impressed that they were operating on more men with lung cancer, most of whom were smoking. How might the surgeons’ impression that smoking was a risk factor […]
Lesson 1 knowledge check
Case study: Miriam Tap the arrow to view the case.Miriam is a 37-year-old woman with low back pain for the past 4 weeks and wants to know if you recommend surgery. You prefer to base your treatment recommendations on research evidence whenever possible. In the strongest study you can find, investigators reviewed the medical records […]
Lesson 1. Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology
Clinical questions and clinical epidemiology required reading Clinical Epidemiology: The Essentials, Chapter 1 (P1–16). Health Outcomes Clinical questions and clinical epidemiology Health outcomes. The scientific basis for clinical medicine Basic principles Variables Numbers and probability Populations and samples Bias (systematic error) Selection bias Measurement bias Confounding Chance The effects of bias and chance are cumulative […]
Module 3. The Science of Public Health
Module 3 intro text? Module 3 Module 3 resources Fletcher GS, Fletcher RH. Clinical Epidemiology : The Essentials. 6th ed. Wolters Kluwer; 2021.
Lesson 4 knowledge check
Select the best answer. These questions are for self-study only. Answers will not be evaluated or saved. Question 1 Which historical physician is most often cited as an early advocate for addressing social determinants of health? Explanation Dr. Rudolf Virchow was a pioneer in recognizing that social and political factors, such as poverty and corruption, […]
Lesson 3 knowledge check
Select the best answer. These questions are for self-study only. Answers will not be evaluated or saved. Question 1 Which approach best aligns with a systemic-level intervention for addressing social determinants of health? Explanation Systemic interventions target large-scale societal issues such as environmental injustice and redlining, whereas individual and community-level strategies focus on direct patient […]
Lesson 2 knowledge check
Select the best answer. These questions are for self-study only. Answers will not be evaluated or saved. Question 1 Which of the following best explains the intersectionality of health disparities? Explanation Health disparities are influenced by multiple intersecting factors, including socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, gender, and geography, leading to compounded disadvantages. Question 2 How do geographic […]
Lesson 1 knowledge check
Select the best answer. These questions are for self-study only. Answers will not be evaluated or saved. Question 1 What are Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)? Question 2 Which of the following is NOT an example of an SDoH? Question 3 Why is addressing SDoH important in public health? Question 4 According to research, how […]
Module 2 knowledge checks
Lesson 4. Role of Physicians in Advocating for Addressing Social Conditions Affecting Health
Physicians as advocates for social change Role of physicians in advocacy Physicians play a crucial role in advocating for social change to improve health outcomes. Their commitment to helping people and relieving suffering extends to addressing social issues like equity, social justice, human rights, safety, and access to care. Impact of social determinants of health […]