HOSPITAL REPORT

Fear of transphobia and loss of dignity could prevent many transgender patients from seeking needed healthcare, researchers noted.

A new survey reveals ED workers — particularly resident physicians — experience a high rate of verbal and physical assaults. Various new policies, including from The Joint Commission, aim to curtail these incidents.

While some reporting of race and sex has improved, more diverse trial participants are needed.

The highly anticipated changes allow an expanded range of practitioners to administer buprenorphine to 30 patients without X-waiver requirements.

Black patients are far more likely than white patients to be admitted to lower-quality hospitals, signaling an urgent need to address these disparities.

More adults are willing to take one of the COVID-19 vaccines, but hesitancy remains among some groups.

Nearly 68 million people had a sexually transmitted infection in 2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, signaling a worsening epidemic.

Although COVID-19 vaccine doses have been distributed to all states, limited quantities will force states to prioritize those who should get the first doses.

Lack of trust in government, little knowledge of the vaccine development process, and historical trauma and abuses cause distrust in vaccine candidates, according to survey respondents.

Socieconomic factors are barriers to the people crowdfunding would most benefit, researchers suggested.