Learning Links

Visit the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography at http://www.sdms.org/ to see its professional code of ethics. (Click on “About SDMS” and “Code of Ethics.”) Which points in the code address concern for patients as individuals?

Go to the American Medical Student Association pages about diversity at http://www.amsa.org/. Do a search for “Diversity in Medicine.” Click on this topic and  explore the material on this site. Why are medical students engaging in discussions and expressing concern about diversity? How do these issues apply to other health care professionals?

Visit DiversityRx at http://www.diversityrx.org/ and read the article found by clicking on “Enter,” “Table of Contents,” and “Why Language and Culture Are Important.” Write a summary about the importance and impact of culture on our health care system.

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