Across
- 2. — Making sure all groups feel welcomed and supported.
- 3. — Treating everyone the same and without discrimination.
- 4. — A rule or law that shapes how healthcare is provided.
- 5. Competence — When healthcare workers understand and respect patients' backgrounds.
- 10. — Groups who are pushed aside or treated unfairly in healthcare.
- 12. — Confidence that patients have in their providers.
- 14. — How easy it is for people to get the healthcare they need.
- 15. — A civic action that helps create policies supporting fair healthcare.
Down
- 1. — Differences in health outcomes between groups.
- 6. — A person who speaks up for someone's health needs or rights.
- 7. Equity — When everyone has a fair chance to be as healthy as possible.
- 8. — An unfair preference that can affect medical decisions.
- 9. — Ensuring people receive fair treatment and equal protection.
- 11. Access — When all patients can get the same medical care, no matter who they are.
- 13. Rights — Laws that protect people from discrimination.