Health disparities in the U.S. abound, especially for Black Americans.
Here’s why the solution starts with inclusive language in health care.
One study revealed that doctorsmay recommend more advanced and effective medical treatmentsfor white patients than for Black patients.
This data is reinforced and brought to life by real-world experiences.
BCRG members even mentioned having to reference their professional or educational credentials to their providers for signal their worthiness.
Unfortunately, we hear these stories far too often.
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This makes quickly building trust and rapport even more critical.
Its Amazing How Its All Connected.
Comprehensive,culturally competent carebegins with language.
Using more inclusive language that acknowledges people and the systems that oppress them is a start.
Maternity-related phrases like failed pregnancy label the patient as inadequate, while geriatric pregnancy ages women inappropriately.
Additionally, often-used but exclusionary terms like underserved, poor, and minority perpetuate rather than dispel disparities.
These terms can be inaccurate and undermining.
Equally important are words we use in everyday conversation.
But it is a necessary one.
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We must collectively do more and do better.
This wont just be better for some of us, but for all of us.
She is also a practicing OB/GYN.
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