The AMA Code of Medical Ethics opinions related to discrimination and disparities in health care.

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.

Fictional narrative of a physician who decides to leave the state for safety with his pregnant wife and son when a flu epidemic breaks out.

Many physicians assist others at great risk to their personal safety as part of Physicians for Human Rights.

Giving undocumented immigrants and those with DACA status (DREAMers) access to health care and medical education enables them to contribute to these systems.

Many physicians find it difficult to accept uninsured or Medicaid patients due to low level or lack of reimbursement.

Physicians who are aware of various forms of human rights abuses are better able to serve and advocate for their patients.

Lack of access to health care is causing the US to lag behind in the global economy and needs to be tackled with specific policy solutions.

The Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) seeks to build trusting relationships with patients before addressing their medical needs and to take account of their surrounding environment in treatment.

By cultivating cultural humility, physicians can address not only stereotypes and biases but also power inequalities and community inequities.