Equitable Care

The CDC defines health equity as everyone having a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health1.  There is no quality without equity, and no equity without quality2.

4R Supports equitable care by enabling: consistent quality of care based on guidelines, including social support and health maintenance to address relevant social determinants of health 

  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Health Equity in Cancer. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/health-equity/equity.htm
  2. Dzau VJ, et al. Equity and Quality-Improving Health Care Delivery Requires Both. JAMA. 2022 Feb 8;327(6):519-520. doi: 10.1001
  3. Kamal AH, et al. Addressing Issues of Cancer Disparities, Equity, and Inclusion Through Systemized Quality Improvement. JCO Oncol Pract. 2021 Aug;17(8):461-462
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