Health Affairs Narrative Matters Health Affairs
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- Society & Culture
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Personal essays from the front lines of care
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Abortion Care Is Essential Medical Care
An abortion care provider shares stories from the front line and urges physicians to defend abortion care access within their communities. Read by author Rachel Jensen.
If you enjoy this essay, order the Health Affairs February 2023 issue. -
Keeping Quiet About Genetic Risk
Failing to protect people at risk for genetic disease from discrimination may have a silencing effect and erode trust in the patient-provider relationship. Read by author Susanna Smith.
This article is a reworked excerpt from an unpublished book manuscript.
If you enjoy this essay, order the Health Affairs March 2023 issue. -
Understanding Pandemic Experiences Among America’s Elders
Older Americans’ experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic, including social isolation and loneliness, generosity, and resilience, must be studied and addressed. Read by authors Louise Aronson and Ashwin Kotwal.
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Standing Up For My Sister
Integrating family caregivers into the health care team is particularly important for patients with intellectual disabilities. Read by author Duke University's Courtney Van Houtven.
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A Health System That Won't Learn From Its Mistakes
When a patient dies from a medical error, there often is no recourse for the family. Read by author Chandra Keller.
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Echoes of Trauma: Post-Intensive Care Syndrome
Post–intensive care syndrome affects many patients discharged from the acute care setting. Read by author Joanna Bayes.