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The Intersection of Cultural Competence and Patient-Centeredness
The authors of this Fund report consider the intersection of patient-centered care and cultural competency.
 http://www.cmwf.org/publications/publications_show.htm?doc_id=413721
Linking Quality and Equity in Health Care
Focusing on the Institute of Medicine's six principles for designing a high-quality health care system, the author of this Fund report identifies areas where cultural competence could be used to reduce disparities and achieve high performance health care.
http://www.cmwf.org/publications/publications_show.htm?doc_id=413825
Cultural and Linguistic Competency in Health Care: A Look at the Literature
Promising research indicates cultural and linguistic competence improves health outcomes and patient well-being, the authors find in their study.
http://www.cmwf.org/publications/publications_show.htm?doc_id=413821
The Patient's Perspective on Cultural Competency
In this Fund report, the researchers identify the five domains of culturally competent care that can best be assessed through the patient's perspectives.
http://www.cmwf.org/publications/publications_show.htm?doc_id=414116
Cultural Competency in Action
Using case studies of organizations that have implemented cultural competency initiatives, the authors of this report, who are based at the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network, recommend ways to put cultural competency into practice.
http://www.cmwf.org/publications/publications_show.htm?doc_id=414097
Physician Practices: Are Application Service Providers Right for You?
While the benefits of advanced clinical software such as electronic health
records (EHRs) are well-documented...
http://www.chcf.org/topics/view.cfm?itemID=125716
What It Takes to be a Physician IT Champion
Some doctors have decided to step up to the plate to lead their colleagues toward automation ....
http://www.gbahn.com/company/Whatittakes.htm 50 Reasons To Get an EHR
Quick tips from your connected colleagues will show you how EHRs change the way they work for the better.
http://www.memag.com/memag/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=179083 Implementing an EMR System: One Clinic's Experience
A candid look at Belleville Family Medical Clinic's real world experience with implementing an EHR
http://www.aafp.org/fpm/20030500/37impl.html Electronic Medical Records: 10 Questions I Didn't Know to Ask
Buying an EMR system? No matter how great it seems to be get good answers to these questions.
http://www.aafp.org/fpm/20010300/29elec.html Making Every Minute Count: Tools to Improve Office Efficiency
Using proven techniques borrowed from the business world, you can eliminate bottlenecks and waste in your practice.
http://www.aafp.org/fpm/20050400/61maki.html The National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health Care
http://www.omhrc.gov/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvllD=15 Cross-Cultural Medicine
Cultural competency is an essential skill for family physicians.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20051201/2267.html Resident Physicians; Preparedness to Provide Cross-Cultural Care
Article by Joel S. Weismann, Joseph Betancourt, Eric G. Campbell, Elyse R. Park, Minah Kim, Brian Clarridge, David Blumenthal, Karen C. Lee and Angela W. Maina. JAMA, Sept. 7, 2005.
http://jama.ama-assn.org/ Minding the Gap
An assessment of racial diversity in metropolitian Chicago.
http://www.hullhouse.org/gap/index.asp?action=full
Doctor-Patient Communication, Cultural Competence and Minority Health: Theoretical and Empirical Perspectives
Article by Perloff RM, Bonder B. Ray GB, American Behavioral Scientist.
http://abs.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/49/6/835?ct
Culturally Competent Family Medicine: Transforming Clinical Practice and Ourselves
Article by Robert C. Like, M.D., M.S., American Family Physician.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20051201/editorials.html
American Podiatric Medical Association's "Knock Your Socks Off" Campaign
Information and resources on diabetes prevention and screenings with a focus on early detection and foot screenings.
http://www.apma.org/s_apma/sec.asp?CID=250&DID=16778 |
