Episode 5: Explicit and Implicit Bias in Healthcare (from Addiction Medicine Essentials 2020)Episode 5: Explicit and Implicit Bias in Healthcare (from Addiction Medicine Essentials 2020)
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Victor Armstrong discusses how to tackle explicit and implicit bias in healthcare, offering practical solutions and emphasizing the need to listen to marginalized communities.
16:23•11 Aug 2021
Victor Armstrong on Tackling Bias in Healthcare: A Deep Dive
“To truly hear me, you have to hear what I hear.”
Ever wondered how biases, both explicit and implicit, shape patient care in healthcare? Victor Armstrong takes the stage in this episode of the Addiction Medicine Podcast to break it all down. Drawing from his presentation at the Governor's Institute's Addiction Medicine Essentials Conference, Armstrong dives into the real-world impact of biases on patient outcomes. He doesn't just stop at identifying the problem; he offers practical solutions like targeted training and innovative programs that prioritize family support, employment, and community resources.
Armstrong emphasizes the critical importance of truly listening to marginalized communities, not just going through the motions. His insights are not just eye-opening but also a call to action for anyone involved in healthcare. If you're looking to understand how to make healthcare more equitable and effective, this episode is a must-listen.
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