Bundle DescriptionThis bundle examines important issues affecting equitable, patient-centered care. Learners will explore the impact of gender bias on health outcomes and health care delivery, while also gaining practical strategies for recognizing, supporting, and responding to patients who engage in self-injury with compassion and professionalism.Medical Assisting Today now includes a 2.5 AAMA CEU article plus an extra 1 AAMA CEU article in each magazine! As a bonus for AAMA members, this extra CEU article is available at no additional cost.Bundle OverviewCourse 1: A Level Playing Field: Step Up to Overcome Gender Bias in Health Care (2.5 Gen/Admin CEUs)Gender bias is a significant barrier to health equity. Gain an overview of gender bias. Discover how gender bias affects diagnoses, medical research, and cardiovascular and maternal care. Finally, understand implicit bias and how to address all gender bias for a better, bias-free future.Course 2: Coming to the Surface: Self-Injury Reveals Patients’ Need for Help (1 Gen/Clin CEU)Self-injury occurs in 17% of teens and 5% of adults, so health care professionals must be prepared to interact with and help patients who self-injure. Gain a deeper understanding of self-injury, including signs, risk factors, treatments options, and resources. Learn how medical assistants can play a key role by creating a nonjudgemental space for patients.