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Racial Bias in treating black patients

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by Sweet Lou 4 2, Apr 6, 2016.

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  1. Sweet Lou 4 2

    Sweet Lou 4 2 Contributing Member
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    They mean their skin is literally thicker. Read more carefully.
     
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    It's not just with students though - I quoted a study above showing that blacks get worse treatment for breast cancer compared to whites.
     
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    Maybe I missed something but the study you posted is from more than 30 years ago.
     
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    Would you be surprised to find out poor people in general get worse treatment?
     
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    All I know is that black football players don't bleed easily on tackles that would break me. But then you see white guys like JJ Watt and Brian Cushing constantly bleeding. Coincidence? I think not.
     
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    My scientific research says black don't crack
     
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    Fair point. Here's one that is more recent on different treatments to heart attacks: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Health/story?id=3401076&page=1

    These studies should control for that (by looking at same hospital systems)
     
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    I really want to read the data... I mean, we're talking med students right? Guys and gals who passed the mcat...
     
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    Everyone knows the poors have super thick skin. That's why they're so poorly vaccinated worldwide, them big ole needles are just cost prohibitive for them. Donate Oxfarm today to make a difference.
     
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    I have a cardiologist friend (he's Persian in case you're wondering) that I'll ask about this study. It only talks about blacks and whites. There are clearly more than black and white doctors.
     

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