Bias Against Minorities in Healthcare
Location
A149
Document Type
Presentation
Type
Information Motivating Public Activism (IMPACT)
UN Sustainable Development Goal
UNSDG #3: Good Health and Well-Being
Start Date
24-4-2024 9:50 AM
End Date
24-4-2024 10:05 AM
Abstract
Healthcare is meant to improve the health of patients and treat illnesses, injuries, and other conditions that patients endure. However, there are major flaws in the system, leading to bias and racial stereotypes towards minority groups. Healthcare providers often have the wrong belief that black people tolerate pain better than white people, and that is a harmful way to view a patient.There is often a difference in the way male and female patients are treated in hospitals. Stereotypes cause doctors to often believe that women exaggerate their pain and are ‘hysterical’ compared to men. To visually analyze the data, graphics were used. Additionally, to prove the point further multiple healthcare professionals and providers were contacted to understand the bias they notice throughout their workplace. Direct communication with healthcare professionals in different fields allowed us to gain insights into the nuances of patient care and perspectives on patient experiences. Professionals can provide firsthand accounts of their interactions with their patients. In conclusion, through the research and interviews, the project discovered the biases in healthcare. By educating the public on the biases, the project explored the following UN SDG Goals: Good Health and Well-Being, Gender Equality, and Reduced Inequalities.
Bias Against Minorities in Healthcare
A149
Healthcare is meant to improve the health of patients and treat illnesses, injuries, and other conditions that patients endure. However, there are major flaws in the system, leading to bias and racial stereotypes towards minority groups. Healthcare providers often have the wrong belief that black people tolerate pain better than white people, and that is a harmful way to view a patient.There is often a difference in the way male and female patients are treated in hospitals. Stereotypes cause doctors to often believe that women exaggerate their pain and are ‘hysterical’ compared to men. To visually analyze the data, graphics were used. Additionally, to prove the point further multiple healthcare professionals and providers were contacted to understand the bias they notice throughout their workplace. Direct communication with healthcare professionals in different fields allowed us to gain insights into the nuances of patient care and perspectives on patient experiences. Professionals can provide firsthand accounts of their interactions with their patients. In conclusion, through the research and interviews, the project discovered the biases in healthcare. By educating the public on the biases, the project explored the following UN SDG Goals: Good Health and Well-Being, Gender Equality, and Reduced Inequalities.