Healthcare professionals are notorious for throwing around complex medical concepts and jargon that confuses patients rather than helping them understand what's happening to them...
In today's evolving healthcare landscape, understanding and addressing structural bias is an ethical and practical necessity for healthcare organizations. But what exactly is..
Gender bias in healthcare is the disparity in treatment and care that individuals receive based on their gender. Gender bias impacts various aspects of medical care, including..
As society becomes progressively diverse, the healthcare industry must evolve to meet the varied needs of all patient populations. Embracing cultural diversity is essential to..
Until recently, many hospitals and healthcare organizations lacked formal interpreter services for patients with limited English proficiency (LEP). Commonly, these facilities..
Person-centered care is a benchmark for high-value healthcare. The expectation of person-centered care is that healthcare providers will make clinical decisions based on..
Implicit bias, or the unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions, can significantly influence patient care in healthcare settings...
This October, as we recognize Health Literacy Month, it is essential to promote and enhance the ability of patients to understand, interpret, and use health information..
Relationships between patients and healthcare professionals are based on the same qualities necessary for any relationship to be successful. These include respect, good..
Culture shapes almost every aspect of our lives, including our beliefs, customs, and daily interactions with the world and people around us. However, we often oversimplify..
