The high prevalence of violence experienced by Native American women and femme-identifying individuals requires clinicians and staff to better understand social determinants of violence.
Trafficking-specific ICD-10-CM codes account for physical, social, and psychological dimensions of trafficked patients’ experiences. Data collected by clinicians can also motivate improvements in health policy, resource allocation, and prevention.
Professional society guidelines can be used to set standards for clinical practice instead of government. This approach could help if federal or state policymakers view discarding embryos as ethically equivalent to abortion.
With a focus on health justice, literature review suggests possible relationships between HPV type and geography and demonstrates that insurance status matters.
Where people live and work influences how long and how well they live. Supporting community investments can diminish risk, improve outcomes, and reduce costs.
What are key factors for successful partnerships between health care organizations and communities? We discuss strategies for building trust and engaging effectively.