Articles: health.
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This study aimed to identify disparate health-related marketing across English- and Spanish-language television networks in New York City, ultimately to inform policy that can counteract disproportionate health-related marketing that provides harmful content to and withholds beneficial information from Latinx populations. ⋯ Multilevel policy innovation and implementation are required to mitigate primetime television marketing strategies that contribute to health inequities.
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Discrimination in Medical Settings across Populations: Evidence from the All of Us Research Program.
Discrimination in medical settings (DMS) contributes to healthcare disparities in the United States, but few studies have determined the extent of DMS in a large national sample and across different populations. This study estimated the national prevalence of DMS and described demographic and health-related characteristics associated with experiencing DMS in seven different situations. ⋯ The findings indicate a high prevalence of DMS, particularly among some population groups. Characterizing DMS may be a valuable tool for identifying populations at risk within the healthcare system and optimizing the overall patient care experience. Implementing relevant policies remains an essential strategy for mitigating the prevalence of DMS and reducing healthcare disparities.
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People with new psychotic symptoms may be managed in an Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service. They may be discharged back to primary care at the end of their time in an EIP service. ⋯ This study suggests that GPs should have a role in the support of people in EIP services (in particular, monitoring and managing physical health) and their carers. Inclusion of GPs in managing discharge from EIP services is vital. We suggest that a joint consultation with the service user, their carer (if they wish), along with the EIP care coordinator and GP would make this transition smoother.
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Physicians have long been considered valued members of a solid US health care system. Significant changes in medical education, health care, and society at-large suggest that current medical students may face a different future. To help guide educators and policy makers, we set out to understand medical students' perceptions of the future of health care and their place in it. ⋯ Medical students envision a future shaped by health care systems and social issues. These findings can inform those helping students prepare for uncertainty and rapid change in their careers, their lives, and the lives of their patients.
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Food insecurity is common in patients receiving care in primary care offices. Some health systems and primary care offices provide food directly to food insecure patients. Our family medicine residency clinic started a food pantry to directly address this social determinant of health. We aimed to understand the reasons patients in primary care visited our food pantry and their impressions of food available directly in a primary care office. ⋯ Food insecure patients face many barriers to obtaining healthy food. A colocated food pantry in a primary care office helps address barriers, is convenient, and is appreciated by patients using the service.