Ethical and Cultural Issues

Cultural Competency in Medical Education and Clinical Practice

Webinar Slides(PDF) The National Center for Medical Education, Development and Research Communities of Practice and the Council held this discussion on the importance of improving cultural competency in the care of vulnerable populations. Honoring diversity and promoting effective interactions is critical to meeting the needs of patients across cultures. As part of this webinar, presenters

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New Study Finds Emergency Personnel Less Likely to Treat Pain for Black Patients Than White Ones

By Anne Branigin Racial disparities in health care are a well-documented phenomenon, spanning every area of medicine from the birthing room to the ICU. Now, a recent study shows yet another place black people are treated differently from nonblack patients: the back of an ambulance. Download Research (PDF)

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