Standard of Care

• Cultural barriers: Underserved populations may have different cultural beliefs and practices that may conflict with the healthcare providers' way of doing things.
• Discrimination: Underserved populations may experience discrimination from healthcare providers, which can make them less likely to seek care or to trust their providers.
• Inadequate training: Healthcare providers may not be adequately trained to care for underserved populations. This may be due to a lack of resources or a lack of awareness of the needs of these populations.

It is important to address these factors in order to ensure that all populations have access to the proper standard of care. This includes providing financial assistance, removing geographic barriers, addressing language barriers, and educating healthcare providers about the needs of underserved populations.

The proper standard of care is the level of care that a reasonably competent and skilled healthcare professional would provide in the same or similar circumstances. It is based on the prevailing standards of practice in the medical community.

There are a number of factors that could lead to underserved populations not experiencing the proper standard of care. These include:

• Lack of access to healthcare: Underserved populations may not have access to healthcare due to financial constraints, geographic barriers, or discrimination.
• Language barriers: Underserved populations may not speak the language of the healthcare providers, which can make it difficult to communicate and understand their needs.