(KMAland) — Voting isn't just good for democracy, it's good for your health, according to one of the nation's largest physician organizations.
The American College of Physicians said of the vote: empower people How well our health care system performs depends on voting initiatives and elected officials.
Dr. Omar Atiku, president of the American Medical Association, said voters will ultimately decide people's access to health care and doctors' ability to treat patients.
“Increased voter participation will lead to better health care policies and, in turn, better health care,” Atiku argued.
Atiq noted that research shows the number of infections in the state is decreasing. Barriers to voting It has better health outcomes than states with restrictive voting laws and gerrymandered maps. Missouri ranks 41st among states in access to the ballot.
The American College of Physicians encourages all medical professionals and medical students to engage patients in bipartisan healthcare conversations about voting as a way to advance health equity. Atiq suggested a good place to start is by posting voter registration information in patient waiting rooms.
“We are looking at conversations with patients about the importance of patient voice to ensure that national resources are allocated where optimal health is achieved for all,” Atiku explained.
Atiq reports that despite being one of the richest and most technologically advanced countries in the world, the United States ranks last in the world. Average lifeFor both men and women among comparable countries. He added that doctors have a responsibility to help patients when they need it, and part of that includes talking about voting on issues to improve health care.
