Care of Special Populations

This collection features AFP content deemed current by the AFP online medical editor on the care of special populations and related issues, including ethnic minorities; gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons; homeless and uninsured persons; and mentally retarded persons. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past 12 months is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.

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Last Update: 01/14/2013

Ethnic Minorities Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Persons Homeless/Uninsured Persons Mentally Retarded Persons

Improving Practice Patient Education, Self-Care Other AFP Content Other Resources from AAFP

Ethnic Minorities

• Caring for Latino Patients (01/01/2013)
• Primary Care for Refugees (02/15/2011)
• Improving Sensitivity to Patients from Other Cultures [Curbside Consultation] (07/01/2010)
• Recognizing Mental Illness in Culture-bound Syndromes [Curbside Consultation] (01/15/2010)
• Cross-Cultural Medicine (12/01/2005)
• Culturally Competent Family Medicine: Transforming Clinical Practice and Ourselves [Editorials] (12/01/2005)
• Genomic Medicine for Underserved Minority Populations in Family Medicine [Editorials] (08/01/2005)
• Cultural Diversity at the End of Life: Issues and Guidelines for Family Physicians (02/01/2005)
• Using Medical Interpreters [Curbside Consultation] (06/01/2004)
• Dealing with Adolescent Latino Patients [Curbside Consultation] (06/01/2001)
• Cultural Aspects of Caring for Refugees [Medicine and Society] (03/15/1998)

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Persons

• Updated Recommendations from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health Standards of Care [Editorials] (01/15/2013)
• Transgender Care Resources for Family Physicians [Editorials] (09/15/2006)
• Primary Care for Lesbians and Bisexual Women (07/15/2006)
• Health Care Screening for Men Who Have Sex with Men (05/01/2004)

Homeless/Uninsured Persons

• The Homeless in America: Adapting Your Practice (10/01/2006)
• Health Care for the Homeless in America [Editorials] (10/01/2006)
• ACOG Recommendations for Improving Care of Homeless Women [Practice Guidelines] (05/01/2006)
• The Uninsured [Medicine and Society] (03/15/2004)

Mentally Retarded Persons

• Medical Care of Adults with Mental Retardation (06/15/2006)
• Health Care Management of Adults with Down Syndrome (09/15/2001)

Improving Practice

From Family Practice Management

AAFP's Journal of Practice Improvement

• Achieving a More Minority-Friendly Practice (06/01/2002)
• Strategies for Expanding Your Patient Base in Diverse Communities (05/01/2000)

Patient Education, Self-Care

• Health Care for Lesbians and Bisexual Women (07/15/2006)
• Mental Retardation: What Caregivers Need to Know (06/15/2006)

From FamilyDoctor.org

AAFP's Consumer Education Resource

• Homosexuality: Facts for Teens

Other AFP Content

TIPS FROM OTHER JOURNALS

• Sexual Orientation and Associated Health Care Risks (12/15/2000)

Other Resources from AAFP

• Minority Health Resources
• GLBT Health Resources