CME OnDemand - On The Same Page: Just Medicine - A Cure for Racial Inequality in American Health Care-On The Same Page: Just Medicine - A Cure for Racial Inequality in American Health Care

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The video features Gary Stewart introducing the AOFAS On the Same Page Book Club and discussing the book they will be reading, "Just Medicine: A Cure for Racial Inequality in American Healthcare." He also expresses gratitude to Stryker for funding the AOFAS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiative. Stewart proceeds to summarize the first two chapters of the book, with Chapter One focusing on the historical roots of healthcare disparities in racial and ethnic minority populations, and Chapter Two delving into the concept of implicit bias in healthcare and its impact on unequal treatment. The committee members engage in a discussion about their personal experiences with bias and its potential effects on patient care. Chapter Three, briefly mentioned, delves into physicians' unconscious racism and the connection between implicit bias and healthcare disparities. The committee members reflect on their training experiences and possible solutions to address biases in medical education.<br /><br />The speaker's presentation revolves around the topic of implicit bias in clinical encounters. They discuss how physician biases can influence communication, leading to disparities in healthcare. Research findings demonstrating differences in the amount of time spent with minority patients, as well as variations in body language and engagement between white physicians and minority patients, are presented. The speaker emphasizes the need to recognize and reduce these biases for equitable care. The audience is encouraged to share their own experiences with bias. Strategies for reducing bias, such as cultural competency programs and legal solutions, are mentioned, along with a call for open dialogue and self-reflection to address biases effectively.

Keywords

AOFAS On the Same Page Book Club

Just Medicine: A Cure for Racial Inequality in American Healthcare

Stryker

AOFAS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiative

healthcare disparities

racial and ethnic minority populations

implicit bias in healthcare

unequal treatment

physicians' unconscious racism

bias in medical education

implicit bias in clinical encounters

communication disparities in healthcare

reducing bias in healthcare

cultural competency programs