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The Blueprint of Wellbeing: Public Health and the Social Determinants of Health - Part 2
Episode 8
Sunday, 29 June, 2025
Episode Summary:In this transformative episode of Secrets of Survival, Dr. Susan Rashid unpacks the intersection of clinical care and the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) through the lens of the CMS Accountable Health Communities Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) Screening Tool. Amid the pressures of time-limited visits and documentation burdens, this episode argues for a paradigm shift—one where asking the right questions becomes a form of clinical justice.Segment by segment, Dr. Rashid walks listeners through the five core domains—housing instability, food insecurity, transportation barriers, utility needs, and interpersonal safety—and introduces supplemental domains including financial strain, employment, community support, education, physical activity, substance use, mental health, and disability. With clarity and compassion, she demonstrates how these structured questions serve as clinical windows into hidden vulnerabilities—revealing the context behind medication non-adherence, chronic illness exacerbation, and missed appointments.The episode emphasizes that screening is not merely data collection—it is clinical witnessing. The ability to ask, listen, and respond with actionable referrals is presented not as a luxury, but as a clinical imperative. Citing national guidelines and landmark evidence from CMS, the National Academies, and leading scholars, Dr. Rashid reframes SDOH as the modern foundation of primary care.From medical education to healthcare system design, listeners are called to envision a future where healing is not confined to prescriptions, but extended through structurally aware care, community partnerships, and institutional accountability. This episode is both a masterclass in clinical application and a compelling call to action for medical educators, health system leaders, and frontline clinicians.📩 Thoughts or reflections?We welcome your insights, questions, and feedback.Email us: rashidmediaproductions@gmail.com🎧 Subscribe to Secrets of Survival (S.O.S.) for future episodes exploring the intersections of medicine, society, and the diverse forces that shape our health.
