How Systemic Racism Feeds Into Low Quality Health Care

Published: April 17, 2022 by RHJ Producer

As a black mother, Taylor Harris worries her child will be treated differently by medical professionals. A recent study reveals that some medical students believe pain thresholds vary by race. Dr. Ana Pujols McKee speaks on how proper education can help fix systemic racism in health care.

Guest Information:

Taylor Harris, Mother and Author
Dr. Ana Pujols McKee, Executive Vice President, The Joint Commission, Chief Medical Officer, The Joint Commission; Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer, The Joint Commission

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Program #: 22-16Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Discrimination and Racism| Health Care| Implicit Bias| Minority Issues| Patient Care and Safety| Stigma and StereotypesGuests: Dr. Ana Pujols McKee| Taylor HarrisInstitutions & Organizations: Joint Commissiontagged with: author| chief medical officer| Jason Dickey| mother| Nancy Benson| Polly Hansen

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