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PECARN STELAR Podcast - Episode 3: PEM Disparities

Sep 4, 2024
Dr. Ilene Claudius, a pediatric health expert, and Dr. Danica Liberman, who investigates food insecurity's impact on children's health, engage in a vital discussion about healthcare disparities in pediatric emergency medicine. They emphasize the roles of unconscious bias and structural challenges that affect patient outcomes. The importance of equity in clinical practices is highlighted, illustrating how standardized care can alleviate these disparities. Their insights underscore the urgent need for improvements in care for marginalized communities.
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Quick takeaways

  • Healthcare inequity underscores the necessity for equitable access to care, addressing barriers faced by marginalized groups to improve health outcomes.
  • The integration of equity pauses within clinical pathways is vital for confronting implicit biases, ultimately enhancing patient care and outcomes.

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Defining Healthcare Inequity

Healthcare inequity refers to the unfair advantage some patients have over others in achieving optimal health outcomes. This concept emphasizes that all individuals deserve equitable access to care, necessitating the removal of barriers faced by marginalized groups. Disparities can stem from various factors, including structural elements and implicit biases that influence healthcare delivery. Notably, outcomes can differ across demographics such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and more, highlighting the need for targeted approaches to address these inequities.

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