Virtual Mentor spoke with Dr. Saul Levin, vice president of science, medicine, and public health at the American Medical Association about the effect of Don't Ask, Don't Tell on physicians and why the AMA supports of repeal of the controversial Act.
A review of three journal articles shows the significant impact that poverty has on physical and mental health status, as well as all causes of mortality.
The Culture, Narrative, and Medicine course at Loyola University of Chicago's Stritch School of Medicine teaches cultural humility through literature and students' reflective writing.
Health practitioners can help reduce health disparities if they consider the implications and affect that patients' geographical location has on their health.
Research studies on the influence of spirituality on health are still immature but have still made strides in advancing physicians' understanding of the issues.