IMPLICIT BIAS IMPLICATIONS FOR PHYSICIANS AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
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Release Date: 1/2022 Exp. Date: 12/2024
1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™
Enduring Material (Self Study)
TARGET AUDIENCE
HOW TO RECEIVE CREDIT:
This course is designed for all physicians and healthcare providers involved in the treatment and monitoring of patients.
• Read the course materials.
• Co mplete the self-assessment questions at the end. A score of 70% is required. • Ret urn your customer information/ answer sheet, evaluation, and payment to InforMed by mail, phone, fax or complete online at program website.
COURSE OBJECTIVE The purpose of this course is to provide a historical context of race and racism and its relationship to the development of racial implicit bias. The development of implicit bias will be discussed along with research demonstrating the impact of implicit bias on the clinical encounter. Recommendations for mitigating implicit bias are offered.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Completion of this course will better enable the course participant to: 1. Know how the history of race in America informs the development of racial implicit bias. 2. Explain the definition of implicit bias and how it differs from explicit bias. 3. Describe factors that contribute to the development of implicit bias. 4. Describe research related to the impact of implicit bias on the clinical encounter and patient referrals.
5. Describe the relationship between racial implicit bias and healthcare disparities. 6. Describe strategies to mitigate the impact of implicit bias in decision making.
IMPLICIT BIAS IN HEALTHCARE Implicit bias significantly affects how healthcare professionals perceive and make treatment decisions, ultimately resulting in disparities in health outcomes. These biases, often unconscious and unintentional, can shape behavior and produce differences in medical care along various lines, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and socioeconomic status. Healthcare disparities stemming from implicit bias can manifest in several ways. For example, a healthcare provider might unconsciously give less attention to a patient or make assumptions about their medical needs based on race, gender, or age. The unconscious assumptions can lead to delayed or inadequate care, misdiagnoses, or inappropriate treatments, all of which can adversely impact health outcomes. Addressing implicit bias in healthcare is crucial for achieving equity in medical treatment. Strategies to combat these biases involve education and awareness programs for healthcare professionals. These programs help individuals recognize and acknowledge their biases, fostering a more empathetic and unbiased approach to patient care. Additionally, implementing policies and procedures prioritizing equitable treatment for all patients can play a pivotal role in reducing healthcare disparities. Ultimately, confronting implicit bias in healthcare is essential to creating a more just and equitable healthcare system where everyone receives fair and equal treatment regardless of their background or characteristics.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT InforMed is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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