Empathy, medical education, morality, whole person care
Empathy in Medical Education
The expression of empathy to patients is fundamental to whole person care and can be trained in the classroom.
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The Health Policy Connection features the expertise of our colleagues both internal and external to Loma Linda University Health, sharing their views on various health policy-related topics relevant to the current times.
Please note that the views and opinions expressed in the following articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of Loma Linda University Health or the Institute for Health Policy and Leadership.
CalFresh, SNAP benefits, Thrifty Food Plan, food security, food stamps
The Revised USDA Thrifty Food Plan Increases SNAP Benefits for Millions of Americans
In August 2021, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
COVID-19, Diabetes, Dialysis, End-Stage Kidney Disease, Transplantation
The Impact of COVID-19 on End-Stage Kidney Disease Incidence and Treatment
The COVID-19 Pandemic poses life-threatening challenges in care and treatment for those with end-stage kidney disease.
COVID-19, Public Health, Title 42, human rights, immigration
Title 42: The Immigration Ban amid a Public Health Crisis
Is Title 42 violating human rights in the name of public health? Read on to find out more.
Equity, Undocumented, access to care, disparities, healthcare, immigrant, vulnerable population
The Gap in Health Insurance Coverage for Undocumented Immigrants
Undocumented immigrants suffer from a lack of access to health care. Read on to find out more.
AAPI, COVID-19, Healthcare worker, Racism
The Asian American and Pacific Islander Healthcare Worker Experience During the COVID-19 Pandemic
During the pandemic, Asian American and Pacific Islander healthcare workers have experienced racism at multiple levels.
Population Health, interprofessional practice, syndemics, systems thinking, transformation
Embracing Optimism and the Potential of Achieving Population Health: From Silos to Systems
Post-pandemic reflections on system improvements to enhance population health.
community garden, food security, healthy lifestyle, preventable illness
Community Gardens: An Effective Approach to Food Equity
Community gardens have a unique opportunity to improve health because of their hands-on, community-focused approach.
COVID-19, Nursing homes, ageism
Nursing Homes and Pandemics: Time for Change
Are you one of the thousands who lost a loved one in a nursing home during the pandemic? Better policies are needed.
COVID-19, Hospital at home, house calls
Hospital at Home: The House Call Turns High Tech
Is the world ready for high tech house calls? COVID-19 forced a new look at treating sick patients in their own homes.