To the Editor: The Perspective article by Jones et al. (Jan. 4 issue)¹ discusses outside perceptions of Indigenous peoples. These communities have maintained their cultures and medicinal practices despite centuries of undue adversity. How can medicine respond? By understanding determinants of Indigenous health, our health systems can tailor care protocols and patient resources, given that the integration of Indigenous healing practices into medical practice improves Indigenous health outcomes.^2,3 Next, we can advocate at the federal level for expansion and funding of the Indian Health Service, tribal health programs, and urban Indian health programs.⁴ These programs provide culturally appropriate care and . . .

致编辑：琼斯等人的观点文章。（1 月 4 日）¹讨论外界对原住民的看法。尽管经历了几个世纪的过度逆境，这些社区仍然保持着自己的文化和医疗实践。医学如何应对？通过了解土著健康的决定因素，我们的卫生系统可以定制护理方案和患者资源，因为将土著治疗实践融入医疗实践可以改善土著健康结果。^2,3接下来，我们可以在联邦一级倡导扩大印第安人卫生服务、部落卫生计划和城市印第安人卫生计划并为其提供资金。⁴这些计划提供文化上适当的护理和。。。