And an Equitable New Year
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The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Board of Directors has adopted this guiding definition of health equity—“conditions that allow everyone the opportunity to attain their highest level of health”—and approved related goals for 2018-2019.Abstract:
Christmas 2017 is past; hopefully, the spirit remains. It was a time to celebrate giving, selflessness, love, kindness, forgiveness, and hope. It was a time when we remembered that every human being has value and worth. Not because of their special talents or gifts. Not because of their beauty or strength. Not because of their utilitarian or Darwinian value. Not because they are commodities or their presence completes another person’s life. Not even because they play a role in the continuation of the species. It is simply because they are human beings, which alone endows them with innate value and worth. Health equity is the goal for everyone simply because they are human beings. The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Board of Directors has adopted this guiding definition of health equity—“conditions that allow everyone the opportunity to attain their highest level of health”—and approved related goals for 2018-2019:read more
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Results of the 2017 National Resident Matching Program® and the American Osteopathic Association Intern/Resident Registration Program.
TL;DR: Continuing trends in the growth of non-primary care specialties should raise great concern that the current primary shortage will be exacerbated, not serving the needs of the population.
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Beyond Health Care: The Role of Social Determinants in Promoting Health and Health Equity
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Results of the 2017 National Resident Matching Program® and the American Osteopathic Association Intern/Resident Registration Program.
TL;DR: Continuing trends in the growth of non-primary care specialties should raise great concern that the current primary shortage will be exacerbated, not serving the needs of the population.