Communicating Over Language Barriers in Healthcare
Conversations surrounding patient autonomy have been at the crux of conversations on doctor-patient relationships for decades. Though existing conversations question and focus on the paternalistic model to view the way medical providers control their patients’ autonomy, this essay shifts focus … Read more
Food as Healing
Interviewer: Do you use any of those old remedies now? Ebony Talley-Brame: You know, sometimes I do. I find myself drinking that—they had like a lemon and honey and this—I don’t know if it’s more—I want to say corn liquor, … Read more
Impact of Racial Bias on Patients of Color Treatments
During the course of a person’s healthcare experience, treatment can serve as a beacon of optimism, providing reassurance that their condition will improve. When seeking assistance from medical practitioners, we anticipate receiving a diagnosis based on their substantial training. Nevertheless, … Read more
Bias and Mistrust
Introduction Racial bias in healthcare is a harmful and widespread issue that leads to mistrust between doctors and patients, particularly among marginalized communities. It not only affects the quality of care that patients receive but erodes the foundation of the … Read more