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Reviewing Healthcare Biases and Recommendations

Abstract

Julian Ungar-Sargon

Influence on Treatment Decisions: Unconscious biases can shape physician behavior and decision- making, often without their awareness. For example, studies have shown that physicians may be more likely to recommend certain treatments to male patients over female patients, or to provide less pain medication to Black or Hispanic patients compared to their White counterparts, even when clinical presentations are similar.

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