Are physicians prejudiced? Do their attitudes contribute to the poorer health of black Americans - their higher rates of infant mortality, kidney and heart disease and more? According to the media's coverage of a new report, the answer is yes. "Color-Blind Care is Not What Minorities are Getting" (U.S. Newsday); "Race Bias in Health Care" (USA Today); "Separate and Unequal" (St. Louis Times … [Read more...] about Racist Doctors? Don’t Believe the Media Hype.
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Racist Doctors? Don’t Believe the Media Hype.
American Enterprise InstituteAre physicians prejudiced? Do their attitudes contribute to the poorer health of black Americans - their higher rates of infant mortality, kidney and heart disease and more? According to the media's coverage of a new report, the answer is yes. "Color-Blind Care is Not What Minorities are Getting" (U.S. Newsday); "Race Bias in Health Care" (USA Today); "Separate and … [Read more...] about Racist Doctors? Don’t Believe the Media Hype.