Posts Tagged ‘health equity’
New Study from Mass General Seeks to Improve Shared Decision Making Among Minority Patients
A new study from the Mass General Disparities Research Unit provides insights into how to improve care for minority patients through shared decision making.
Read MoreBreast Cancer Screening Research Highlights How Flawed Science Contributes to Health Disparities
Study highlights the pitfalls of basing clinical recommendations on data heavily skewed towards one race or ethnic group.
Read MoreThe Elephant in the Waiting Room: Survey Data Helps Address Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Healthcare
Addressing disparities in healthcare remains an important but difficult issue to tackle, in part due to the uncomfortable nature of discussing racial and ethnic divides.
Read MoreDr. Stanford Addresses Barriers and Disparities in Obesity Treatment
In her work as a clinician, researcher and educator, Stanford advocates for comprehensive obesity treatment that goes beyond behavioral therapy when necessary.
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