Abstract
In this position paper, the American College of Physicians (ACP) examines the challenges women face in the U.S. health care system across their lifespans, including access to care; sex- and gender-specific health issues; variation in health outcomes compared with men; underrepresentation in research studies; and public policies that affect women, their families, and society. ACP puts forward several recommendations focused on policies that will improve the health outcomes of women and ensure a health care system that supports the needs of women and their families over the course of their lifespans.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 874-875 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Annals of Internal Medicine |
| Volume | 168 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 19 2018 |
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Women's Health Policy in the United States : An American College of Physicians Position Paper. / Health and Public Policy Committee of the American College of Physicians.
In: Annals of Internal Medicine, Vol. 168, No. 12, 19.06.2018, p. 874-875.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Health and Public Policy Committee of the American College of Physicians
AU - Daniel, Hilary
AU - Erickson, Shari M.
AU - Bornstein, Sue S.
AU - Kane, Gregory C.
AU - Gantzer, Heather E.
AU - Henry, Tracey L.
AU - Lenchus, Joshua D
AU - Li, Joseph M.
AU - McCandless, Bridget M.
AU - Nalitt, Beth R.
AU - Viswanathan, Lavanya
AU - Murphy, Caleb J.
AU - Azah, Ayeetin M.
AU - Marks, Lianne
PY - 2018/6/19
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AB - In this position paper, the American College of Physicians (ACP) examines the challenges women face in the U.S. health care system across their lifespans, including access to care; sex- and gender-specific health issues; variation in health outcomes compared with men; underrepresentation in research studies; and public policies that affect women, their families, and society. ACP puts forward several recommendations focused on policies that will improve the health outcomes of women and ensure a health care system that supports the needs of women and their families over the course of their lifespans.
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