According to a study published in Pediatrics, “black children are less likely to receive a prescription antibiotic than their non-black counterparts.” This finding holds true even in instances where black children are treated by the same health provider. This study, which was based on “1.3 million doctor visits with the same 222 providers” is a depiction of what is referred to … [Read more...]
Nurse Barred From Treating Infant Due to Skin Color
Imagine being so rooted in your prejudices that you would not allow a medical provider of a certain ethnicity to treat your child. Apparently, this occurs more often that one might think. Recently, a lawsuit was filed against a Michigan hospital after, Tonya Battle, a nurse was barred from taking care of an infant patient because of her skin color. In the complaint, obtained … [Read more...]