Diversity in Medicine
Feature
HHS okays first U.S. pilot to mandate coverage of gender-affirming care
The approval means transgender-related care must be included as part of the essential benefits offered on the state’s Affordable Care Act...
Conference Coverage
Family violence patterns change during pandemic
The "epidemiology of family violence may be impacted by increased time at home, disruptions in school and family routines, exacerbations in mental...
News
Dr. Judy C. Washington shows URM physicians how to lead
She imparts a shared experience of being a minority in the field and helps prepare them for the challenges of facing racism.
News from the FDA/CDC
One in three children fall short of sleep recommendations
Survey data show that prevalence of short sleep duration is highest among Black children.
From the Journals
Pandemic affected home life of nearly 70% of female physicians with children
Researchers found that the emotional toll female physicians experienced early on in the pandemic was indicative of the challenges they were facing...
Opinion
Shedding the super-doctor myth requires an honest look at systemic racism
How can the expectations of patient-focused, patient-centered care prevail without an honest look at the vicissitudes facing medicine? asked Dr....
News
Move from awareness to action to combat racism in medicine
Calls to action to address structural racism include learning from policies, prioritizing voting, and educating children.
From the Journals
Insurance coverage for vitiligo varies widely in the U.S., analysis finds
“Lack of recognition from health care insurers makes treatments both less accessible and affordable, and only further marginalizes patients with...
Commentary
Medical residents need breastfeeding support too
Early nursing cessation among trainees is well documented nationally and is most often attributed to work-related barriers.
Latest News
Physicians wearing white coats rated more experienced
Physicians wearing white coats were rated more experienced and professional than peers in casual attire, while female physicians uniformly were...
From the Journals
Bullying in academic medicine rife, underreported
“We found that bullies are commonly men and senior consultants, while more than half of their victims are women,” said Dr. Harriette G.C. Van...