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Racial disparities in pain assessment & treatment
Pain is a subjective measure, which means it is susceptible to stereotype-based judgements. Learn steps you can take to improve outcomes for a diverse range of patients.
Language in healthcare
Words have a powerful effect in health care. Here, we discuss the trend in which clinicians are moving away from certain terms, such as "the diabetic" and "non-compliant."
Empathy decline
Empathy decline is a phenomenon reported to take place during medical school (especially around the time of the first patient encounter) and residency. Common causes reported in the literature and preventions are explored.
Use of models to understand racial & ethnic health disparities
Four models of racial and ethnic health disparities are explored and critiqued. Risk factors and ways to combat implicit biases are discussed.
Genetic discrimination
As the field of genetics advances, there are growing concerns among patients about discrimination from insurance companies, employers, friends and family.
Caregiver burden
Caregivers are considered the "invisible patient." Here, we explore how caregiver burden is defined and ways to prevent it in an effort to improve wellbeing of caregiver directly and care recipient indirectly.