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SMJ // Article

Editorial

Healthcare Provider and Public Health Challenges: Decreasing "Us" versus "Them"

Authors: Gail Price-Wise, BS, MS, Ella Caroline Duffy, , Katerina Benson, , Yanna Willett, BS, John Dunn, BS, Charles H. Hennekens, MD, Panagiota Kitsantas, PhD, Maria Carmenza Mejia, MD

Abstract

We believe that the quality of medical care in the United States would be further enhanced by even greater emphasis on the commitment of healthcare providers to the well-being of their patients. This commitment involves not only technical expertise but also a deep understanding of the diverse needs and backgrounds of their patients. We believe that enhanced cultural competence and patient-centeredness are necessary to address inequalities in access and delivery.1

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