Resource Roundup: Health Equity in Integrative Medicine

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In a system littered with inequality, it’s essential to consider health equity while practicing medicine. Instead of assuming everyone needs the same thing, which is usually considered equality, health equity is a concept that recognizes the differences among different demographics and provides care accordingly.

While integrative medicine has a reputation of primarily serving privileged populations, integrative practices do not have to be expensive, and can be extremely beneficial for communities and healthcare systems with limited resources.

In this article, we’ve rounded up our top resources on health equity. Continue reading to learn about practicing cultural humility, incorporating shared medical appointments into your practice, and more.