TED Talks Daily The root cause of undiagnosed pain | Sheetal DeCaria
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Aug 31, 2022 Discover how unconscious biases can affect the treatment of chronic pain, especially for marginalized groups. Hear personal stories that reveal the impacts of being dismissed by healthcare professionals. The discussion emphasizes the unique pain experiences of women and minorities, calling for greater empathy and support in medical care. Learn about the importance of integrative medicine in understanding pain and the need for doctors to reflect on their approaches to patient care.
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Undiagnosed Bias in Pain Management
- An undiagnosed bias, or implicit bias, often dictates medical decisions.
- This bias, based on unconscious beliefs, causes suffering for chronic pain patients.
Dr. Susan Moore's Experience
- Dr. Susan Moore, a Black female physician, had her pain dismissed despite her medical knowledge.
- This highlights how implicit bias affects even medical professionals.
Pain is Subjective
- Pain is a sensory and emotional experience processed in the brain, not just tissue damage.
- A doctor's interpretation of pain without a clear source can be influenced by bias.