The Dr. Hyman Show

Why Cultural Competency Is Key To A Healthy Population

Jul 31, 2020
Discover the historical mistrust of the healthcare system within Black communities and the crucial role of cultural competency in healing these rifts. Learn how systemic racism has perpetuated health disparities and explore dietary concerns unique to African Americans. Hear about community-driven health education programs that empower individuals and dismantle barriers to care. The discussion highlights the necessity of patient-centered approaches in medical practice, aiming to improve health outcomes and rebuild trust in marginalized populations.
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ANECDOTE

Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment

  • The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment involved withholding treatment from Black men with syphilis, even when a cure was available.
  • This unethical experiment fostered deep distrust of the medical system within the Black community.
INSIGHT

Distrust Fuels Health Focus

  • Harriet Washington notes that distrust in the medical system, due to historical and ongoing abuses, fuels meticulous health focus among some African Americans.
  • This concern often manifests in precise questions about food and brands, reflecting a desire to avoid medical intervention.
ANECDOTE

Beyond Tuskegee

  • Harriet Washington emphasizes that Tuskegee is just one example of medical abuse against African Americans; her book details numerous other cases.
  • She mentions a present-day case in Baltimore involving Black men unknowingly recruited into a hypothermia study for gunshot wounds.
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