How unconscious bias shapes the way doctors treat your chronic pain
In short: Physician Sheetal DeCaria examines how a doctor's perception can influence the quality of care a patient receives. This video explores the subtle ways unconscious biases impact medical treatment for those living with undiagnosed chronic pain.
Even when physicians adhere to the oath to do no harm, unconscious biases can still influence how seriously they perceive a patient's pain. This video explores how these perceptions impact the medical care and treatment provided to individuals suffering from chronic pain, and it advocates for healthcare professionals to critically evaluate their own patient checkups to mitigate these effects.
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