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Episode 162: Antiracism in Medicine Series – Episode 6 – Racism, Trustworthiness, and the COVID-19 Vaccine

The Clinical Problem Solvers

[link] In Episode 6 of the Antiracism in Medicine series, “Racism, Trustworthiness, and the #COVID19 vaccine,” we are joined by two forces in the field of health equity and academic medicine, Dr. Giselle Corbie-Smith and Dr. Kimberly Manning, to discuss why the pandemic is the moment to ensure trust in medicine.

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Episode 236: ARM Episode 16 – Live from SGIM: Best of Antiracism Research at the Society of General Internal Medicine’s 2022 Annual Meeting

The Clinical Problem Solvers

In addition to a need for culturally competent interpersonal communication, health systems and structures must actively work to build trust with historically marginalized communities. link] November 17, 2020. December 17, 2020. Essien MD, MPH, Jazzmin Williams, Alec J. Calac, Victor A. Lopez-Carmen MPH, Naomi F.

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Should we prioritize the unvaccincated for treatment? Govind Persad and Emily Largent

GeriPal

They argue that the current guidelines, which prioritize immunocompromised people and unvaccinated older people on the same level, should be re-done to prioritize the immunocompromised first, and additionally move up older vaccinated individuals or vaccinated persons with comorbidities. Evusheld is the latest case in point. .

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and related factors among primary health care workers in a district of Istanbul: A cross-sectional study from Turkey

BMJ

Introductory article to İkİIşik H, Sezerol MA, Taşçı Y, et alCOVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and related factors among primary healthcare workers in a district of Istanbul: a cross-sectional study from TurkeyFamily Medicine and Community Health 2022;10:e001430. 29% (n=86) of the participants were undecided about getting vaccinated.

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Episode 169: Antiracism in Medicine Series – Episode 7 – Antiracism, Global Health Equity, and the COVID-19 Response

The Clinical Problem Solvers

The Global COVID-19 Response Must Be Anti-Racist An anti-racist COVID-19 response means that quality care, quality vaccines, and quality public health information must be provieded to all. From social distancing to contact tracing to vaccin distribution, every step should be considered through an anti-raicst framework.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

You know your patients’ evolving story as well as their family, friends, coworkers, and the peculiarities of their local community. Over time, communication improves. 29 Source: OECD Health Statistics 2020 (without dental care) 29 8. Family medicine is neither the most prestigious nor the highest paid medical profession.

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Analysis of primary care prescription trends in England during the COVID-19 pandemic compared against a predictive model

BMJ

By John Scott Frazer, Glenn Ross Frazer Reference : Frazer JS , Frazer GR, Analysis of primary care prescription trends in England during the COVID-19 pandemic compared against a predictive model, Family Medicine and Community Health 2021; 9: e001143.