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    Area of Science:

    • Bioethics
    • Health Disparities Research
    • Sociology of Health

    Background:

    • Epistemic injustice describes unfair treatment of individuals based on their capacity as knowers.
    • Healthcare interactions often involve evaluating knowledge-based conditions, leading to potential epistemic injustices.
    • English language dominance in U.S. healthcare settings can marginalize non-English speakers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe and analyze forms of epistemic injustice experienced by Hispanic and Spanish-speaking patients in healthcare.
    • To differentiate between hermeneutical injustice, testimonial injustice, epistemic oppression, and epistemic colonialism in a clinical context.
    • To provide a resource for bioethicists and clinical teams to address patient's voices and experiences.

    Main Methods:

    • Case study analysis of patient interactions within English-dominant healthcare environments.
    • Differentiating and defining various forms of epistemic injustice relevant to healthcare.
    • Situating patient experiences within broader national discourse on health disparities.

    Main Results:

    • Hispanic and Spanish-speaking patients encounter multiple forms of epistemic injustice, including testimonial smothering.
    • These injustices are rooted in knowledge-based evaluations and language barriers.
    • The study identifies specific manifestations of epistemic oppression and colonialism.

    Conclusions:

    • Recognizing epistemic injustice is crucial for understanding and addressing health disparities.
    • Addressing epistemic injustice can empower patients and families, enhancing their voice in healthcare.
    • Identifying these injustices offers opportunities for resistance and promoting health equity.