Contrary to popular beliefs, health outcomes are driven only to a small degree by healthcare, and driven far more by what are called the “social determinants of health” (SDOH). Emergency physicians (EPs) are perfectly situated to provide both local and national leadership to recognize and address such social factors. There are many ways in which we can do this – both individually and collaboratively – and while no individual can be expected to contribute in every relevant area, every one of us can (and should) work on at least one of them.
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