Screening patients for social determinants of health
Use these equity-based resources to help screen and treat underserved patient groups.
These tools can be used by family physicians and their practice teams to screen their patients for social determinants of health, identify community-based resources to develop an action plan that encompasses social needs to help them overcome health risks and improve outcomes.
Screen your patients
Guide to social needs screening
This guide outlines the importance of screening for social determinants of health and the rationale for the questions included in the screening forms.
Social needs screening tool (PDF)
This 15-question screening tool screens across the core health-related social needs including housing, food, transportation, personal safety, employment, education, child care and financial strain.
The form is available in seven languages:
Identify community-based resources
Neighborhood Navigator: Access community food, health care, financial assistance, transportation and other resources to help your patients with their non-clinical health needs.
Develop an action plan
This quick form can guide discussions with your patients about their social determinants of health and document a plan to address them.
Use restrictions
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