Patient perspectives: discussing equity in healthcare matters

Written by Michael Gollust. Medically reviewed in January 2025 by Mark Arredondo, MD.

Updated on October 23, 2024

Health equity in communities starts with representation within the medical field and understanding each individual patient's needs.

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