Countering Racial Bias with Empathy

Explore a thought-provoking panel discussion from Aspen Ideas: Health 2022 that delves into the critical issue of racial bias in healthcare. Learn how unconscious assumptions and stereotypes can negatively impact patient care, particularly for people of color. Discover the importance of empathy as a teachable skill that can enhance trust and improve patient-physician communication. Watch an animated video titled "The Elephant in the Waiting Room" that illustrates these concepts. Hear insights from expert speakers, including medical professionals and educators, as they discuss strategies for addressing implicit bias and promoting more equitable healthcare outcomes. Gain valuable perspectives on how to ask the right questions, listen attentively, and reserve judgment to create more effective and humane medical encounters across racial differences.