In the case of unconscious bias, they probably brush off the data because they don’t believe they are a part of the problem. It’s those other doctors who are overtly racist that are the problem…
I think it does…. When we are talking about systemic racism it’s important to note that it is not just white versus black.
For example I remember reading an article that black police officers are more harsh towards black citizens during traffic stops etc.
It’s not just white doctors deciding black folks feel less pain. It’s a systemic issue where we are all doing it too each other, often without even realizing it.
In the case of unconscious bias, they probably brush off the data because they don’t believe they are a part of the problem. It’s those other doctors who are overtly racist that are the problem…
Aren’t they both part of the problem? Does it matter if it’s unconscious or conscious if either way they aren’t getting the medical care they need?
I think it does…. When we are talking about systemic racism it’s important to note that it is not just white versus black.
For example I remember reading an article that black police officers are more harsh towards black citizens during traffic stops etc.
It’s not just white doctors deciding black folks feel less pain. It’s a systemic issue where we are all doing it too each other, often without even realizing it.