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Learn to deliver high-quality care to your LGBTQIA+ patients

Patients who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex or asexual (LGBTQIA+) often face major stigma, discrimination in health care.

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What doctors wish patients knew about trauma-informed care

Experiencing trauma can shake up people's lives, even if they don’t realize it. This is where trauma-informed care can help. Learn more.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Dr. Ravi: Fighting for patients and pushing women forward in medicine

Family physician Anita Ravi, MD explains how to pursue trauma-informed care to normalize conversations about health care with survivors of abuse.

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You suspect a patient is being abused. What should you do?

Nearly 90% of human-trafficking victims have contact with a health professional while being trafficked. Learn to better identify and help these patients.

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Anti-human trafficking education

Recognize signs of human trafficking and act on behalf of victims with education from Hope for Justice on AMA Ed Hub™.

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5 ways physicians can identify, help human trafficking victims

The pandemic may be exacerbating the isolation and despair of patients victimized by traffickers. Learn why doctors in a prime position to help.

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Righting human wrongs

One doctor, fueled by data and determination, is providing the know-how that doctors and medical students need to help victims of sex trafficking.

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Preventing human trafficking: Resources for physicians

The American Medical Association encourages the education of physicians about human trafficking, including how to identify and report cases of suspected human trafficking to appropriate authorities, and how to address the victim's medical, legal and social needs.

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3 ways to advance care for human trafficking victims

Physicians can play key roles in identifying and caring for victims of human trafficking, as well as informing improvements to evidence-based standards.

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How physicians can identify, assist human trafficking victims

Physicians may see human trafficking victims more often than they realize. More than 60 percent reported going to a hospital or emergency department. Make a difference by learning how to identify victims and raise awareness.

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