A recent journal article proposes a gender-sensitive approach to pain management that acknowledges men's and women's differing needs for pain treatment.
A physician describes the challenges of caring for dying poor patients and how the inner-city hospital where he works has created an innovative palliative care program to help give such patients more dignity and choices in their end-of-life care.
Teaching physicians cultural competency concepts and skills that will help them overcome the challenge of caring for patients from many cultures and lead to improved patient-physician communication.
A physician discusses potential factors underlying disparities in health care and health outcomes and advocates for standards to improve cultural competence, improve health literacy, and reduce disparities.