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Microaggressions in Medicine

Brittany Feaster, Lynn McKinley-Grant, Amy J McMichael

    Cutis
    |July 21, 2021
    PubMed

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    Microaggressions, stemming from implicit bias, harm women and underrepresented minorities in medicine. Understanding these interpersonal behaviors is crucial for improving safety in medical training and practice.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Social Psychology
    • Health Equity

    Background:

    • Microaggressions are interpersonal behaviors rooted in implicit bias.
    • These actions occur in medical training and clinical settings.
    • Microaggressions negatively impact women and underrepresented minority (URM) individuals in healthcare.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • Define microaggressions within the medical context.
    • Provide illustrative scenarios of medical microaggressions.
    • Facilitate discussion on addressing microaggressions in medicine.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on microaggressions and implicit bias.
    • Analysis of interpersonal dynamics in medical environments.
    • Qualitative synthesis of existing research and case examples.

    Main Results:

    • Microaggressions manifest in various forms during medical education and practice.
    • These behaviors contribute to adverse health outcomes and safety concerns.
    • The impact is disproportionately felt by women and URM professionals and patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Defining and recognizing microaggressions is a critical first step.
    • Addressing microaggressions requires targeted interventions and education.
    • Promoting an inclusive medical environment is essential for health equity.

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