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How unconscious bias can discriminate against patients and affect their care

Kathy Oxtoby

2020BMJ17 citationsDOI

Abstract

Our assumptions, which we may not even be aware of, can lead to erroneous clinical decisions. More research, awareness, training, and diverse teams are needed to tackle this, <b>Kathy Oxtoby</b> finds

Topics & Concepts

Unconscious mindAffect (linguistics)PsychologyCognitive psychologySocial psychologyPsychoanalysisCommunicationHealthcare cost, quality, practicesClinical Reasoning and Diagnostic SkillsInnovations in Medical Education
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