Medicine Takes on Disparities
The American Medical Association has teamed up with the National Medical Association and the National Hispanic Medical Association to create a commission to address disparities in medical care. The commission has established four committees to examine the current health care system and work to improve patient care. Two projects are underway: a survey of physicians about health care disparities and the factors causing them, and a promotion of selected training programs that use case study work, self-assessment activities, and video vignettes to increase physicians' cultural competency. More information is available at