How Bias Changes Medical Treatment
Have you ever felt uncared for while seeking healthcare? Many people experience healthcare bias, and it can affect the quality of care people receive. There are several groups at great risk for experiencing bias while seeking medical care, including racial groups, women, LGBTQIA+ people, older adults, and people with disabilities. Patricia Wu and Dr. Jude Black break down bias in healthcare.
Who’s at Risk?
Socioeconomic status, education level, and geographic location can influence bias in healthcare. Some of the negative consequences of bias in healthcare include people avoiding treatment, receiving inaccurate diagnoses, and experiencing delays in treatment.
Battling Biases
While most people have some form of bias, the best course of action is to be aware of it and address bias wherever it arises, most notably in our healthcare system.
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