Hi there! I'm a medical anthropologist interested in bringing community voices to the table during medical relief and aid, particularly to overcome barriers that may be culturally specific.
I was curious what your organization has done to collaborate with local non-allopathic healers to ensure patients feel safe sharing all they need for whole self healing, as well as what they might be taking already (preventing overdose/negative drug interaction/etc)? Also, does PIH use community health workers?
Second, do you think medical anthropologists really need clinical training (MD/NP) to be useful in the field with orgs like PIH? Do you have any without that training and, if so, what is their role?
Thank you so much for doing this. I'm really enjoying your current EdX course, as well!
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Hi there! I'm a medical anthropologist interested in bringing community voices to the table during medical relief and aid, particularly to overcome barriers that may be culturally specific.
I was curious what your organization has done to collaborate with local non-allopathic healers to ensure patients feel safe sharing all they need for whole self healing, as well as what they might be taking already (preventing overdose/negative drug interaction/etc)? Also, does PIH use community health workers?
Second, do you think medical anthropologists really need clinical training (MD/NP) to be useful in the field with orgs like PIH? Do you have any without that training and, if so, what is their role?
Thank you so much for doing this. I'm really enjoying your current EdX course, as well!
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