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Joselle O'Brien1, Camille A Clare
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, New York.
Abstract:
Race is a social and power construct whose meaning has shifted over time. Racist beliefs in medicine fostered the continuation of these notions. In this commentary, we review race-based medicine versus race-conscious medicine. Race-conscious medicine emphasizes racism as a key determinant of illness and health. Racism in obstetrics and gynecology has deep roots in its history. The use of race in clinical decision-making tools, such as those that predict successful vaginal birth after cesarean delivery, should be eliminated. Research that explores the complexities of health disparities and their effects on clinical outcomes are pivotal to race-conscious approaches in medicine.
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