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Book Review: Elizabeth Wicks' Human Rights And Healthcare, Barbara A. Noah
Book Review: Elizabeth Wicks' Human Rights And Healthcare, Barbara A. Noah
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The Author reviews the book Human Rights and Healthcare, by Elizabeth Wicks and published by Hart Publishing, 2007. Although the book focuses mainly on rights within the United Kingdom, those familiar with healthcare and bioethics issues within the United States or elsewhere will find it an extremely useful comparative resource.
A Prescription For Racial Equality In Medicine, Barbara A. Noah
A Prescription For Racial Equality In Medicine, Barbara A. Noah
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A significant body of evidence suggests that minority race adversely affects the quantity and quality of health care provided to minority patients. Although no one has documented systemic overt racism among health care providers, persistent inequities in the delivery of health care services pose serious problems for patients of color. Ultimately, the medical establishment must confront the reality that African Americans and other racial minorities often do not receive equal treatment in the health care system.
The continued implementation of affirmative action programs as part of the medical school admissions process plays a key role in improving health care delivery …