Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Chart: How legal services help the health care system address social needs

This chart outlines some of the most common social problems faced by vulnerable communities, and how legal expertise and services can help mitigate their negative impact on health and health care. It can be used as a training tool and also to help communicate the value of an MLP. ...Read More

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Article: Building common language to drive cross-sector work

In cross industry collaboration, success depends on developing common language. Using medical-legal partnership as a case study, this blog post explains how social change partners can work to understand their shared "why" before defining service delivery...Read More

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Tool: Video curriculum for residents on social determinants of health

Curriculum includes training modules on particular areas of patient need including housing, education, domestic violence and public benefits, and uses stories and role playing to demonstrate the impact of detection and appropriate services. ...Read More

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Textbook: MLP case studies for undergraduate and graduate education

This textbook, used by joint medical/law school courses across the country, includes discussions, best practices, and case examples for health and legal practitioners serving vulnerable populations....Read More