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Racial identity is often arbitrarily used to assess health risks, but lacks clear definition among patients and clinicians. This practice reinforces health inequalities by overlooking structural factors.

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Area of Science:

  • Health disparities
  • Medical sociology
  • Social determinants of health

Background:

  • Racial and ethnic identity are frequently utilized as proxies for disease risk and treatment efficacy in clinical settings.
  • The arbitrary nature of racial categorization often overlooks the complex interplay of biological, social, and environmental factors influencing health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how patients and clinicians conceptualize racialized risk.
  • To investigate the impact of racialized risk on patient care and experiences within US healthcare settings.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study employing open-ended interviews.
  • Conducted interviews with patients and clinicians across two US clinics.
  • Analysis focused on the conceptualization and impact of racialized risk.

Main Results:

  • Racial/ethnic risk is a prevalent but ill-defined concept for both patients and clinicians.
  • Concepts of genetics, biology, behavior, and culture were conflated, neglecting historical and structural contexts.
  • The study identified a lack of clear, evidence-based definitions for racialized risk in clinical practice.

Conclusions:

  • Racializing risk reinforces social power dynamics and health inequalities.
  • The arbitrary use of race in risk assessment undermines equitable healthcare delivery.
  • Addressing structural determinants of health is crucial for mitigating racial disparities in care.