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  • Medical Science
  • Health Equity
  • Radiation Oncology

Background:

  • Implicit bias is a significant, often unrecognized, factor contributing to health inequities and disparities.
  • Both implicit and explicit biases negatively affect patient outcomes and the patient-physician relationship.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the impact of implicit bias in radiation oncology.
  • To increase awareness of how and where implicit bias can manifest.
  • To discuss available resources for mitigating bias.

Main Methods:

  • A joint session was held between the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Committee on Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and the National Cancer Institute.
  • Discussions involved real-life and hypothetical scenarios to illustrate implicit bias.
  • The session was part of the ASTRO 2020 Annual Meeting.

Main Results:

  • Implicit bias can occur in multiple clinical settings within radiation oncology.
  • Awareness of implicit bias is crucial for improving patient care and reducing disparities.
  • The summary provides a foundation for further discussion and action.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing implicit bias is essential for promoting health equity in radiation oncology.
  • Understanding and recognizing bias are the first steps toward developing effective interventions.
  • Resources and strategies are needed to combat the negative effects of implicit bias.