Diversity in Medicine
Opinion
Colorism can lead to intrafamily conflict
Dr. Alison M. Heru offers guidance aimed at helping psychiatrists deescalate conflict tied to racism within families.
Child Psychiatry Consult
Coping with COVID-19, racism, and other stressors
Encourage your patients to reach out to positive support figures in their lives.
Commentary
COVID-19–related skin changes: The hidden racism in documentation
It is not a stretch to suggest that skin manifestations associated with COVID-19 may look very different in darker skin.
Opinion
Bigotry and medical injustice
As physicians and a society, we should be insistent about correcting medical injustices. Let’s get started.
Commentary
Provide support in uncertain times
Listen to children’s or teens’ concerns and share information in developmentally appropriate ways. It is okay to not have all of the answers.
Latest News
Most family medicine residents remain in specialty
Experts are hopeful that COVID-19 will help to continue this trend.
Commentary
How racism contributes to the effects of SARS-CoV-2
Underrepresented minorities face systemic bias and racism when interacting with the healthcare system, Dr. Salles writes.
Conference Coverage
Ringing the alarm about black youth suicide
“Black youth, relative to white youth, do not receive treatment for depression, which may be a precursor issue,” Dr. Michael A. Lindsey.
Commentary
How can we better engage black men as patients?
Challenge yourself to allow the patient to tell his story, said Dr. Kevin M. Simon.
Latest News
Hashtag medicine: #ShareTheMicNowMed highlights Black female physicians on social media
The physician event will feature 10 teams of two, with one physician handing over her account to her black female counterpart for the day.
Commentary
Race and race relations: Be curious, not furious
The patient you misunderstood, feared, or dismissed could be the same person who helps you become a better physician.