Stuck in Neutral: Continued Challenges with Healthcare Disparities (original) (raw)
2006, Academic Emergency Medicine
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This research paper discusses persistent healthcare disparities, particularly in emergency medicine, highlighting evidence of differential treatment and access issues based on race and ethnicity. It emphasizes the need for targeted strategies to address these disparities through better data collection, improved healthcare practices, and culturally appropriate interventions.
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