Topic
Care of Special Populations
This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on the care of special populations and related issues, including ethnic minorities; gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons; homeless and uninsured persons; and intellectually disabled persons. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
Ethnic Minorities
| Nov 15, 2024 |
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Documenting US Citizenship Examination Exemption for Medically Qualified Refugees
[Curbside Consultation]
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| Jul 15, 2024 |
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Addressing Cardiovascular Disparities in South Asian People
[Editorials]
FREE
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| Jun 15, 2024 |
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Avoiding Racist and Judgmental Clinical Documentation: Helping to Achieve Health Equity
[Lown Right Care]
CME
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| Feb 15, 2024 |
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Primary Care's Role in Eliminating Inequities in Kidney Transplant
[Editorials]
FREE
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| Jun 15, 2023 |
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Addressing Disparities in Infertility Care
[Editorials]
FREE
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| Mar 15, 2023 |
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Reconsidering the Use of Race in Spirometry Interpretation
[Editorials]
FREE
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| Feb 15, 2023 |
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Chronic Disease Management During Ramadan
[Editorials]
FREE
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| Jun 15, 2022 |
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Distribution of Spanish-Speaking Family Physicians, 2013–2019
[Graham Center Policy One-Pager]
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| Dec 15, 2021 |
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Dismantling Anti-Black Racism in Medicine
[Editorials]
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| Aug 15, 2021 |
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Fallacies and Dangers of Practicing Race-Based Medicine
[Editorials]
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| Jan 01, 2021 |
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Systemic Racism and Health Disparities: A Statement from Editors of Family Medicine Journals
[Editorials]
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| Aug 01, 2020 |
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Race-Based Treatment Decisions Perpetuate Structural Racism
[Letters to the Editor]
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| Feb 15, 2020 |
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U.S. Policies and Their Effects on Immigrant Children’s Health
[Editorials]
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| Jul 15, 2017 |
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Refugee Mental Health: A Primary Care Approach
[Editorials]
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| Jul 15, 2017 |
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Primary Care for Refugees: Challenges and Opportunities
Tool
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| May 01, 2015 |
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Caring for Muslim Patients Who Fast During Ramadan
[Curbside Consultation]
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| Apr 15, 2015 |
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Cultural Competence Education for Health Care Professionals
[Cochrane for Clinicians]
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| Oct 01, 2014 |
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Appropriate Use of Medical Interpreters
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| Oct 01, 2014 |
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Challenges and Opportunities in the Care of Asian American Patients
[Curbside Consultation]
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| Jan 01, 2013 |
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Caring for Latino Patients
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| Jul 01, 2010 |
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Improving Sensitivity to Patients from Other Cultures
[Curbside Consultation]
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| Jan 15, 2010 |
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Recognizing Mental Illness in Culture-bound Syndromes
[Curbside Consultation]
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| Dec 01, 2005 |
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Culturally Competent Family Medicine: Transforming Clinical Practice and Ourselves
[Editorials]
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| Dec 01, 2005 |
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Cross-Cultural Medicine
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| Aug 01, 2005 |
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Genomic Medicine for Underserved Minority Populations in Family Medicine
[Editorials]
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| Feb 01, 2005 |
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Cultural Diversity at the End of Life: Issues and Guidelines for Family Physicians
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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons
| Jun 15, 2024 |
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Lifelong Care of Patients After Gender-Affirming Surgery
CME
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| Apr 15, 2024 |
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Preventive Care for Men Who Have Sex With Men
CME
Alg
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| Dec 15, 2023 |
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Caring for Transgender and Gender-Diverse People: Guidelines From WPATH
[Practice Guidelines]
CME
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| May 01, 2021 |
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Clinical Considerations in Caring for Transgender Athletes
[Editorials]
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| Dec 01, 2018 |
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Caring for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Persons: What Clinicians Should Know
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| Dec 01, 2018 |
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The Responsibility of Family Physicians to Our Transgender Patients
[Editorials]
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| May 01, 2018 |
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Gender-Dysphoric/Gender-Incongruent Persons: Treatment Recommendations from the Endocrine Society
[Practice Guidelines]
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| Mar 01, 2017 |
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Addressing the Needs of LGBT Patients
[Editorials]
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| Mar 01, 2017 |
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Preventive Health Care for Women Who Have Sex with Women
PtEd
Tool
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| Jul 15, 2015 |
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Care of a Transgender Adolescent
[Curbside Consultation]
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| Aug 01, 2013 |
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AACAP Releases Practice Parameter on Sexual Orientation, Gender Nonconformity, and Gender Identity Issues in Children and Adolescents
[Practice Guidelines]
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| Jan 15, 2013 |
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Updated Recommendations from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health Standards of Care
[Editorials]
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| Sep 01, 2008 |
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Communicating Effectively with Transgender Patients
[Curbside Consultation]
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| Sep 15, 2006 |
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Transgender Care Resources for Family Physicians
[Editorials]
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Homeless/Uninsured Persons
Justice-Involved Persons
Intellectually Disabled Persons
Military Veterans
Physically Disabled Persons
Trafficked Persons
Improving Practice
Patient Education, Self-Care
Other AFP Content
Other Resources from AAFP
Deaf Persons