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Systemic Racism: Pharmacists' Role and Responsibility.
Vibhuti Arya1, Lakesha Butler2, Sandra Leal3
1St. John's University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Queens, New York vibhuti.arya@gmail.com.
Systemic racism is a public health crisis affecting Black Americans. Pharmacists must address racism as a social determinant of health to provide patient-centered care and dismantle structural inequities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Equity
- Social Determinants of Health
Background:
- Systemic racism is a significant public health issue.
- It disproportionately affects communities of color, particularly Black Americans.
- Pharmacists have an ethical obligation to patient welfare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight racism as a root cause of social determinants of health.
- To advocate for pharmacists to recognize and address structural racism.
- To promote patient-centered care through anti-racist practices.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on systemic racism and health outcomes.
- Analysis of the pharmacist's role in addressing social determinants of health.
- Discussion of strategies for dismantling structural racism within pharmacy practice.
Main Results:
- Systemic racism significantly impacts health outcomes for Black Americans.
- Recognizing racism is crucial for understanding social determinants of health.
- Pharmacists can leverage their position to advocate for health equity.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacists must acknowledge racism as a critical social determinant of health.
- Addressing structural racism is essential for providing equitable, patient-centered care.
- Education and advocacy are key roles for pharmacists in dismantling systemic racism.
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