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This collection features the best content from AFPas identified by the AFP editors, on the care of special populations and related issues, including ethnic minorities; gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people; homeless and uninsured people; and people with intellectual disabilities. Further research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP Content published within the last two years is available only to AAFP members and paid subscribers.
Ethnic minorities
| June 15, 2023 |
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Addressing disparities in infertility care
(Editorials)
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| March 15, 2023 |
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Reconsider the use of race in the interpretation of spirometry
(Editorials)
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| February 15, 2023 |
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Chronic Disease Management During Ramadan
(Editorials)
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| June 15, 2022 |
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Distribution of Spanish-speaking family doctors, 2013-2019
(A page on Graham Center politics)
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| December 15, 2021 |
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Dismantling Anti-Black Racism in Medicine
(Editorials)
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| August 15, 2021 |
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Errors and Dangers of Practicing Race-Based Medicine
(Editorials)
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| January 1, 2021 |
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Systemic Racism and Health Disparities: Statement from Family Medicine Journal Editors
(Editorials)
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| August 1, 2020 |
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Race-Based Treatment Decisions Perpetuate Structural Racism
(Letters to the Editor)
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| February 15, 2020 |
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American policies and their effects on the health of immigrant children
(Editorials)
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| July 15, 2017 |
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Mental health of refugees: a primary care approach
(Editorials)
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| July 15, 2017 |
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Primary care for refugees: challenges and opportunities
Tool
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| May 1, 2015 |
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Caring for Muslim Patients Fasting During Ramadan
(Curbside consultation)
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| April 15, 2015 |
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Cultural Competency Education for Healthcare Professionals
(Cochrane for clinicians)
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| October 1, 2014 |
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Challenges and Opportunities in the Care of Asian American Patients
(Curbside consultation)
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| October 1, 2014 |
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Appropriate use of medical interpreters
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| January 1, 2013 |
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Caring for Latino Patients
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| Jul 01, 2010 |
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Improve sensitivity to patients from other cultures
(Curbside consultation)
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| January 15, 2010 |
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Recognizing Mental Illness in Culture-Bound Syndromes
(Curbside consultation)
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| December 1, 2005 |
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Culturally Competent Family Medicine: Transforming Clinical Practice and Ourselves
(Editorials)
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| December 1, 2005 |
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Intercultural medicine
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| August 1, 2005 |
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Genomic Medicine for Underserved Minority Populations in Family Medicine
(Editorials)
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| February 1, 2005 |
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Cultural diversity at the end of life: issues and guidelines for family doctors
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Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people
| December 15, 2023 |
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Caring for transgender and gender diverse people: WPATH guidelines
(Practice Guidelines)
FMC
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| May 1, 2021 |
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Clinical Considerations in the Management of Transgender Athletes
(Editorials)
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| December 1, 2018 |
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Caring for transgender and gender diverse people: What clinicians should know
PtEd
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| December 1, 2018 |
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The responsibility of family doctors towards our transgender patients
(Editorials)
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| May 1, 2018 |
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Gender Dysphoric/Gender Incongruent People: Treatment Recommendations from the Endocrine Society
(Practice Guidelines)
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| March 01, 2017 |
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Preventative health care for women who have sex with women
PtEd
Tool
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| March 01, 2017 |
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Meeting the needs of LGBT patients
(Editorials)
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| July 15, 2015 |
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Caring for a transgender adolescent
(Curbside consultation)
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| June 15, 2015 |
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Preventative health care for men who have sex with men
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PtEd
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| August 1, 2013 |
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AACAP Releases Practice Parameter on Sexual Orientation, Gender Nonconformity, and Gender Identity Issues in Children and Adolescents
(Practice Guidelines)
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| January 15, 2013 |
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Updated recommendations from the World Professional Association for Standards of Care in Transgender Health
(Editorials)
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| September 1, 2008 |
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Communicating Effectively with Transgender Patients
(Curbside consultation)
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| September 15, 2006 |
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Transgender Care Resources for Family Physicians
(Editorial)
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Homeless/Uninsured People
Incarcerated people
People with intellectual disabilities
Military Veterans
Physically disabled people
People who are victims of trafficking
Improve practice
Patient education, personal care
Other AFP content
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