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0 pointsauggierose4y ago0 comments

Adding that line apparently hasn't helped either.

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I don't think that's true at all. There are a ton of studies that have proved the problem exists, which has led to real efforts to fix the problem. How would we do that without data?

auggieroseOP4y ago

If you want data, take my DNA sample. That might actually be useful.

wpietri4y ago

As the article explains, your DNA sample will not show how you are perceived racially by the people treating you. And it's that racial perception that has a big influence on quality of care in the US.

We cannot eliminate the box on the form until we first eliminate the biased care.

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trentnix4y ago

It has helped politicians. And that means if the problem is ever solved, politicians won’t benefit anymore. So lots of tax money is spent but the problem remains purposefully unsolved.

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wpietri4y ago

I don't think that's true at all. There are a ton of studies that have proved the problem exists, which has led to real efforts to fix the problem. How would we do that without data?

auggieroseOP4y ago

If you want data, take my DNA sample. That might actually be useful.

wpietri4y ago

We cannot eliminate the box on the form until we first eliminate the biased care.

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trentnix4y ago

It has helped politicians. And that means if the problem is ever solved, politicians won’t benefit anymore. So lots of tax money is spent but the problem remains purposefully unsolved.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse