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This Issue's Emphasis: Inequity and COVID-19, Intertwined
Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine : JABFM
|April 5, 2022
Summary
This issue advances family medicine by addressing health inequity and COVID-19 impacts. It covers diverse topics including transgender care, diabetes treatments, social risks, and opioid use reduction.
Area of Science:
- Family Medicine
- Public Health
- Health Equity
Background:
- This issue addresses critical challenges in family medicine, focusing on the intersection of health inequity and the COVID-19 pandemic.
- It includes research on diverse patient needs and practice-relevant topics.
Discussion:
- Articles explore appropriate transgender care, novel diabetes medications, and transportation as a social determinant of health.
- Commentary on ableism and a clinical review on olfactory loss offer new perspectives.
- The impact of Oregon Medicaid policy on reducing opioid use and the decriminalization of buprenorphine are examined.
Key Insights:
- Family physicians play a vital role in addressing social risks and reducing opioid dependence.
- The pandemic has highlighted and exacerbated existing health inequities.
- Interdisciplinary approaches are crucial for comprehensive patient care.
Outlook:
- Strengthening interest in family medicine early in medical education is essential to meet future patient demands.
- Continued research is needed to address health disparities and improve primary care delivery.
- Policy changes, such as those supporting buprenorphine access, can enhance patient outcomes.
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