2023届高三英语三轮复习冲刺押题外刊阅读理解专项训练 (69)

2023届高考英语三轮复习·冲刺押题 外刊阅读理解训练69 ——改编自Racism in Health Care Isn’t Always Obvious 【文章】 Health care providers have always been concerned about how to improve the quality of care given to patients. Nevertheless, they rarely admit to being biased towards their patients, especially in terms of racial bias. However, studies reveal that doctors have an implicit bias level like the wider population when it comes to our patients. This issue of discrimination causes patients' treatment disparities, leading to different healthcare outcomes. In a hypothetical scenario where two individuals present similar symptoms at a medical facility, one being white while the other is Black, the white individual would more likely get the necessary medical attention compared to the Black patient. Physicians are expected to "do no harm," but statistics show that we are not treating all of our patients equally. Social determinants of health significantly determine health outcomes, but controlling implicit bias can be a good start for medical practitioners towards ensuring that all patients receive equal care. Implicit bias is defined as the unconscious attribution of particular qualities to a member of a social group or class of people. Most healthcare workers are oblivious to their biases, making it difficult to address this issue. To tackle this problem, healthcare communities must understand their privilege and biases as the first step towards solving the matter. They must recognize that racial bias exists and take essential actions such as requiring implicit bias training for all healthcare providers through initial and ongoing medical certification processes to eliminate the disparities in offering necessary treatments to patients regardless of skin color or socioeconomic status. In conclusion, it is paramount to identify and eradicate implicit biases towards patients in the healthcare sector. By addressing the issue of implicit bias head-on, we can guarantee all patients receive equitable