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Patient perspectives: discussing equity in healthcare matters

Written byMichael Gollust

Medically reviewedbyAmy Gonzales, MDin December 2025

Updated onDecember 28, 2025

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General Wellness Health Equity

Health equity in communities starts with representation within the medical field and understanding individual patient's needs.

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