A 2018 study showed that Black patients had improved outcomes when seen by Black doctors, and were more likely to agree to preventive care measures like diabetes screenings and cholesterol tests. In May, four female physicians of colour published a paper in Annals of Emergency Medicine on microaggressions. A 2018 survey of more than 1,500 early-career doctors in emergency medicine found that 76% were experiencing symptoms of burnout. But Black women doctors said they have seen how Black patients rely on their presence to get the best care. “As emergency physicians, we have to present a united front recognising racism is a public health issue.”c.2020 The New York Times Company

Source: bd News24 August 11, 2020 07:07 UTC