Social Determinants
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Using Experience-Based Co-Design With Resident-Physicians and Black Community Members to Enhance Goals-of-Care Conversation Skills Training: Findings and Methodological Modifications.
July 7, 2026 · The American journal of hospice & palliative care
Key takeaway
This study found that having trusted advocates and healthcare providers who genuinely listen and treat us with respect can improve critical conversations about our care, especially for end-of-life planning. This matters because it can help make sure Black patients get the quality care we deserve.
Why this matters for our communities
Research in social determinants helps close long-standing gaps in how Black and African American families are studied, diagnosed, and cared for. Use findings like this one to start informed conversations with your care team — not as a substitute for personal medical advice.
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