You are discussing treatment options with a patient who has been diagnosed with a new health problem.
Which statement would indicate that the patient is empowered to make an informed decision?

Choice A rationale:

This statement is incorrect. SDOH include social and economic factors, not psychological factors.

Choice B rationale:

This statement is incorrect. Identifying SDOH helps to address disparities in health care, not increase them.

Choice C rationale:

This statement is correct. SDOH are conditions in the environments where people live, learn, work, and play that affect a wide range of health and quality-of life-outcomes and risks.

Choice D rationale:

This statement is incorrect. SDOH are not determined by an individual’s ethnic background, but rather by a wide range of factors including socioeconomic status, education, physical environment, employment, and social support networks.

Choice A rationale:

Senior living centers primarily house older adults, who are not the primary demographic for substance abuse treatment.

Choice B rationale:

High schools could be a good location for preventative education, but the report is about adults.

Choice C rationale:

Churches could reach a broad demographic, but not everyone attends church.

Choice D rationale:

Workplaces are a common location for adults, making them an ideal location for education on this health concern.