When you think of food, what do you think of? The last meal you ate, perhaps, or your favorite dish. Maybe you think of the diet you’re on, or the food you’re cooking for your next dinner party. No matter … Read more

Racial health disparities are a critical and urgent issue that demands immediate attention in the United States. Underprivileged minority communities continue to face significant challenges in accessing quality healthcare and appropriate medical attention, while the shortage of healthcare infrastructure and … Read more

Introduction “We were poor, but we didn’t realize it, you know … I can remember the times like when we’d get sick, we didn’t go to the doctor. I assume that we couldn’t afford it. But they had those remedies, … Read more

Conversations surrounding patient autonomy have been at the crux of conversations on doctor-patient relationships for decades. Though existing conversations question and focus on the paternalistic model to view the way medical providers control their patients’ autonomy, this essay shifts focus … Read more