Equity in Healthcare E-Book

Abner A. Murray

• Herausgeber: SNMA Publications
• Kategorie: Fachliteratur
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2016

Beschreibung

According to World Health Organizations equity can be defined as "the absence of avoidable differences among groups of people, whether those groups are defined socially, economically, demographically, or geographically." The principles of health equity include insuring equal access, utilization and health outcomes for all populations seeking healthcare. It is important to have a global approach in solving these issues to create healthier communities. The theme of this issues focus on disparities faced by marginalized groups in the United States and abroad. Through creative works, innovative research, and thoughtful commentary, our authors explore challenges faced in achieving health equity and assert their opinions on the theme.

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Equity in Healthcare

Journal of the Student National Medical Association (JSNMA), Volume 22.1

SNMA Publications

Published by SNMA Publications, 2018.

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

EQUITY IN HEALTHCARE

First edition. September 2, 2018.

Copyright © 2018 SNMA Publications.

Written by SNMA Publications.

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Table of Contents

Title Page

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About the Publisher

EDITORIAL BOARD

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Comfort Elumogo

SENIOR EDITOR: Jonathan Batson

Letter from the Editor

We, the Publications Committee, are thrilled to present our Fall 2016-2017 issue of the JSNMA – Equity in Healthcare. According to World Health Organizations equity can be defined as “the absence of avoidable differences among groups of people, whether those groups are defined socially, economically, demographically, or geographically.” The principles of health equity include insuring equal access, utilization and health outcomes for all populations seeking healthcare. It is important to have a global approach in solving these issues to create healthier communities. The theme of this issues focus on disparities faced by marginalized groups in the United States and abroad. Through creative works, innovative research, and thoughtful commentary, our authors explore challenges faced in achieving health equity and assert their opinions on the theme.

We hope that you thoroughly enjoy the work of your talented colleagues in this fall issue of the JSNMA! May you be inspired to stop, reflect, and spread awareness to ensure equal access to high quality healthcare for all populations. If journalism peaks your interest, consider becoming a member of the 2016-2017 Publications committee and/or becoming a future JSNMA contributor! In addition to the grand opportunity to be published in the JSNMA, being a part of the Publications Committee offers many great opportunities for professional networking, writing development, creativity, and much more. To inquire further, please email [email protected] or [email protected].

Yours in SNMA,

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COMFORT ELUMOGO

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Doctorate of Medicine Candidate, 2017

SNMA Publications Committee Co-Chair, 2014-2017

Editor-in-Chief, Journal of the Student National Medical Association

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