Students are aware of, respect, and will engage the familial, cultural, and spiritual supports in the care of the patient. Students function as responsible team members. They understand the importance of outreach, health advocacy initiatives, as tools to increase the utilization of care and to improve the health status of the population. C. Level Three Students proactively exercise initiative and leadership. They generalize individual and family problems they have seen to a broader community context.
Students stay current with local, national health care issues.
They analyze community health issues recognizing the contribution of political, sociological, cultural and economic factors. Students act and accept personal responsibility for advocacy through contributions of time, medical expertise and other support for practices, policies improving health in individuals and populations. Assessment Criteria A. Recognizes many nonbiologic factors influencing health, disease, disability, and access to care. B. Utilizes community resources to promote health, prevent disease, and manage illness. C. Advocates for better health of patients and the community.