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Wendy Welch

Coverage of Wendy Welch in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Aug 17 · 10:00 UTCMost recent: Aug 17 · 10:00 UTC
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Beth O’Connorperson1Appalachiaplace1Graduate Medical Education Consortium of Southwest Virginiaorganization1National Institutes of Healthorganization1University of Pennsylvaniaorganization1"Medical Mistrust in Appalachia"topic1
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  • HEALTHAug 17 · 10:00 UTCDAILY YONDER
    Book Seeks to Bridge the Gap Between Providers and Patients in Appalachia

    Mistrust and communication breakdowns affect healthcare outcomes for Appalachian patients who feel dismissed or misunderstood by providers. Wendy Welch and Beth O’Connor compiled a book, “Medical Mistrust in Appalachia,” detailing the complex relationship between the region and modern medicine using diverse perspectives. The book aims to help medical providers understand valid reasons why some people may hesitate to follow medical advice.