Cover Story:
Minority Patients and the Digital Divide: What Are the Implications?
By Joshua Fogel, PhD
The author looks at trends in internet usage by racial/ethnic minority patients for the purposes of obtaining cancer-related healthcare information. He examines general usage patterns and habits, information preferences, attitutdes and opinions regarding the information to be found online, and the clinical implications of the "digital divide"

Feature Article:
An Uphill Battle: Minority Patients and the Fight to Reduce Healthcare Disparities
By Keli Rising
Poor or compromised physician-patient communication is one of the most significant contributors to healthcare disparities for minority patients. This article examines several factors that contribute to communication barriers and what can be done to improve the situtation.

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