What's known as the chilling effect means immigrants are not using health services to which they are entitled. Clinicians and students can act to help safeguard immigrants’ rights.
AMA J Ethics. 2019; 21(1):E50-57. doi:
10.1001/amajethics.2019.50.
Going to so-called safety-net clinics could mean being subject to different standards of care than those in other health care delivery settings. Learners who understand social determinants of health might be able to help patients navigate the system and access community resources.
AMA J Ethics. 2019; 21(1):E44-49. doi:
10.1001/amajethics.2019.44.
Steven A. Wartman, MD, PhD and C. Donald Combs, PhD
Overhaul of curricula is due and should focus on knowledge management (rather than information acquisition), effective use of AI, improved communication, and empathy.
AMA J Ethics. 2019; 21(2):E146-152. doi:
10.1001/amajethics.2019.146.