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The one taboo question

Alpert JM, Hurwitz HM, Rothberg MB
J Am Board Fam Med

Income is an important social determinant of health, yet it is rarely discussed among patients and clinicians. Discussing income could open the door to addressing issues like high deductibles, prescription costs, copays, housing expenses, and medical debt. We identify ways to overcome obstacles to talking about this taboo subject.

Alpert JM, Hurwitz HM, Rothberg MB. The one taboo question. J Am Board Fam Med. 2025. Epub ahead of print. DOI:10.3122/jabfm.2023.230478R1. PMID: 39884859

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Social Determinant of Health
Economic Security