Nurses' role in good health services for all

Area of Science:

• Medical research
• Sociology in medicine
• Healthcare policy

Background:

• The race and ethnicity subcommittee aims to address disparities in healthcare.
• Understanding the diverse perspectives of healthcare professionals is crucial for effective policy development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report on the attendance and composition of a key subcommittee meeting.
• To gauge the level of engagement from members with varied backgrounds.

Main Methods:

• A breakfast meeting was convened by the race and ethnicity subcommittee.
• Attendance was recorded, noting the range of professional backgrounds present.

Main Results:

• The meeting successfully attracted 30 members.
• Attendees represented a wide spectrum of clinical specialisms and diverse backgrounds.

Conclusions:

• The subcommittee meeting demonstrated broad interest and participation.
• A diverse membership suggests a strong foundation for addressing race and ethnicity in healthcare.