Navigating Misdiagnoses and Historical Racism in Healthcare

This chapter delves into the obstacles encountered by individuals of color in medical environments, including misdiagnoses and impediments to accessing adequate treatment. The narrator recounts their struggle with repeated misdiagnoses of appendicitis in the emergency room, underscoring the significance of attentively listening to patients and addressing their worries. Moreover, it explores the historical foundation of racism in healthcare, tracing its origins to the era of slavery and its enduring influence on the healthcare provision for black patients.