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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.

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Deaf Persons

Ethnic Minorities

Jul 15, 2024	—	Addressing Cardiovascular Disparities in South Asian People [Editorials] FREE
Jun 15, 2024	—	Avoiding Racist and Judgmental Clinical Documentation: Helping to Achieve Health Equity [Lown Right Care] CME
Feb 15, 2024	—	Primary Care's Role in Eliminating Inequities in Kidney Transplant [Editorials] FREE
Jun 15, 2023	—	Addressing Disparities in Infertility Care [Editorials] FREE
Mar 15, 2023	—	Reconsidering the Use of Race in Spirometry Interpretation [Editorials]
Feb 15, 2023	—	Chronic Disease Management During Ramadan [Editorials]
Jun 15, 2022	—	Distribution of Spanish-Speaking Family Physicians, 2013–2019 [Graham Center Policy One-Pager]
Dec 15, 2021	—	Dismantling Anti-Black Racism in Medicine [Editorials]
Aug 15, 2021	—	Fallacies and Dangers of Practicing Race-Based Medicine [Editorials]
Jan 01, 2021	—	Systemic Racism and Health Disparities: A Statement from Editors of Family Medicine Journals [Editorials]
Aug 01, 2020	—	Race-Based Treatment Decisions Perpetuate Structural Racism [Letters to the Editor]
May 01, 2015	—	Caring for Muslim Patients Who Fast During Ramadan [Curbside Consultation]
Apr 15, 2015	—	Cultural Competence Education for Health Care Professionals [Cochrane for Clinicians]
Oct 01, 2014	—	Challenges and Opportunities in the Care of Asian American Patients [Curbside Consultation]
Oct 01, 2014	—	Appropriate Use of Medical Interpreters
Jan 01, 2013	—	Caring for Latino Patients
Jul 01, 2010	—	Improving Sensitivity to Patients from Other Cultures [Curbside Consultation]
Jan 15, 2010	—	Recognizing Mental Illness in Culture-bound Syndromes [Curbside Consultation]
Dec 01, 2005	—	Culturally Competent Family Medicine: Transforming Clinical Practice and Ourselves [Editorials]
Dec 01, 2005	—	Cross-Cultural Medicine
Aug 01, 2005	—	Genomic Medicine for Underserved Minority Populations in Family Medicine [Editorials]
Feb 01, 2005	—	Cultural Diversity at the End of Life: Issues and Guidelines for Family Physicians

Immigrant and Refugee Care

Nov 15, 2024	—	Documenting US Citizenship Examination Exemption for Medically Qualified Refugees [Curbside Consultation]
Feb 15, 2020	—	U.S. Policies and Their Effects on Immigrant Children’s Health [Editorials]
Jul 15, 2017	—	Refugee Mental Health: A Primary Care Approach [Editorials]
Jul 15, 2017	—	Primary Care for Refugees: Challenges and Opportunities Tool
Aug 15, 2015	—	Global Health: It Matters Now More Than Ever [Editorials]
May 15, 2015	—	Physicians Must Be Vigilant for Sex Trafficking in Unaccompanied Minors [Letters to the Editor]
Nov 01, 2014	—	Caring for Unaccompanied Minors from Central America [Curbside Consultation]

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons

Jun 15, 2024	—	Lifelong Care of Patients After Gender-Affirming Surgery CME FREE
Apr 15, 2024	—	Preventive Care for Men Who Have Sex With Men CME FREE Alg
Dec 15, 2023	—	Caring for Transgender and Gender-Diverse People: Guidelines From WPATH [Practice Guidelines] CME FREE
May 01, 2021	—	Clinical Considerations in Caring for Transgender Athletes [Editorials]
Dec 01, 2018	—	Caring for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Persons: What Clinicians Should Know
Dec 01, 2018	—	The Responsibility of Family Physicians to Our Transgender Patients [Editorials]
May 01, 2018	—	Gender-Dysphoric/Gender-Incongruent Persons: Treatment Recommendations from the Endocrine Society [Practice Guidelines]
Mar 01, 2017	—	Preventive Health Care for Women Who Have Sex with Women PtEd Tool
Mar 01, 2017	—	Addressing the Needs of LGBT Patients [Editorials]
Jul 15, 2015	—	Care of a Transgender Adolescent [Curbside Consultation]
Aug 01, 2013	—	AACAP Releases Practice Parameter on Sexual Orientation, Gender Nonconformity, and Gender Identity Issues in Children and Adolescents [Practice Guidelines]
Jan 15, 2013	—	Updated Recommendations from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health Standards of Care [Editorials]
Sep 01, 2008	—	Communicating Effectively with Transgender Patients [Curbside Consultation]
Sep 15, 2006	—	Transgender Care Resources for Family Physicians [Editorials]

Homeless/Uninsured Persons

Dec 15, 2022	—	Care of People Experiencing Homelessness
Jan 15, 2017	—	Taking Care of Disadvantaged Patients [Curbside Consultation]
Oct 01, 2006	—	The Homeless in America: Adapting Your Practice
May 01, 2006	—	ACOG Recommendations for Improving Care of Homeless Women [Practice Guideline Briefs]

Justice-Involved Persons

Sep 15, 2023	—	Care of the Patient With Justice System Involvement [Curbside Consultation]
Nov 15, 2018	—	Care of Incarcerated Patients Alg

Intellectually Disabled Persons

Mar 15, 2025	—	Caring for Adults With Intellectual Disabilities in the Community [Curbside Consultation]
May 15, 2018	—	Adults with Developmental Disabilities: A Comprehensive Approach to Medical Care
Aug 01, 2017	—	Patients with Disabilities: Avoiding Unconscious Bias When Discussing Goals of Care [Curbside Consultation]
Apr 15, 2016	—	Evaluation of Behavior Change in Patients with Developmental Disabilities [Curbside Consultation]
Dec 15, 2014	—	Role of the Family Physician in the Care of Children with Down Syndrome PtEd

Military Veterans

Nov 01, 2019	—	Military Health History: Resources for Use at the Point of Care [Editorials]
Nov 01, 2019	—	Care of the Military Veteran: Selected Health Issues PtEd

Physically Disabled Persons

May 15, 2022	—	Physical Activity and the Health of Wheelchair Users [Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews]
Jun 15, 2021	—	Mobility Assistive Device Use in Older Adults Alg PtEd
Feb 15, 2020	—	Cerebral Palsy: An Overview
May 15, 2018	—	Persons with Disabilities: I'm the Expert About My Body [Close-ups]
Nov 01, 2009	—	Therapeutic Home Adaptations for Older Adults with Disabilities PtEd

Trafficked Persons

Aug 15, 2019

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Human Trafficking: How Family Physicians Can Recognize and Assist Victims [Editorials]

Improving Practice

From FPM

How to Spot and Tactfully Handle Discrimination in the Health Care Setting

How to Identify, Understand, and Unlearn Implicit Bias in Patient Care

Building Capacity to Care for Refugees

Incorporating Medical Interpretation Into Your Practice

Achieving a More Minority-Friendly Practice

Strategies for Expanding Your Patient Base in Diverse Communities

Patient Education, Self-Care

Nov 01, 2019	—	Veterans: What to Expect When You Return from Deployment [Information from Your Family Doctor]
Jun 15, 2015	—	Men Who Have Sex with Men [Information from Your Family Doctor] PtEd
Jul 15, 2006	—	Health Care for Lesbians and Bisexual Women [Information from Your Family Doctor] PtEd

May 15, 2023	—	The Power in Our Words: Reducing Bias in Clinical Communication [Editorials] FREE
Sep 01, 2020	—	Health Equity in Preventive Services: The Role of Primary Care [Editorials]

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