The Journal’s Historical “Indian Problem”

The Journal’s Historical “Indian Problem”

To the Editor: The Perspective article by Jones et al. (Jan. 4 issue) 1 discusses outside perceptions of Indigenous peoples. These communities have maintained their cultures and medicinal practices despite centuries of undue adversity. How can medicine respond? By understanding determinants of Indig...

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Published in:The New England journal of medicine Vol. 390; no. 11; pp. 1059 - 1060
Main Authors: Calac, Alec J., Gasca, Luis R., Swain, William H.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States Massachusetts Medical Society 14-03-2024
Subjects:
Contamination
Health disparities
Health services
Indigenous peoples
Medicine
Native North Americans
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Summary:To the Editor: The Perspective article by Jones et al. (Jan. 4 issue) 1 discusses outside perceptions of Indigenous peoples. These communities have maintained their cultures and medicinal practices despite centuries of undue adversity. How can medicine respond? By understanding determinants of Indigenous health, our health systems can tailor care protocols and patient resources, given that the integration of Indigenous healing practices into medical practice improves Indigenous health outcomes. 2,3 Next, we can advocate at the federal level for expansion and funding of the Indian Health Service, tribal health programs, and urban Indian health programs. 4 These programs provide culturally appropriate care and . . .
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ISSN:0028-4793
1533-4406
DOI:10.1056/NEJMc2401454