Implicit Bias: Origins, Impact, and Mitigation-Implicit Bias Origins and Impact

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In this video, Dr. Quinn Capers, a professor and interventional cardiologist at the University of Texas Southwestern, discusses the concept of implicit bias and its impact on patient care. He begins by describing some studies that show how implicit bias training can lead to more inclusive and valued workplaces for women and minorities. He then explains how exposure to certain images and stereotypes can shape our unconscious biases and affect our interactions with patients. Dr. Capers presents studies that demonstrate how implicit biases can lead to differential treatment of patients based on their race, and how these biases can affect patient satisfaction and health outcomes. He emphasizes that having unconscious biases doesn't make someone a bad person, but it is important to be aware of them and actively work to mitigate their influence. Dr. Capers concludes with a powerful virtual reality experience demonstrating a patient encounter where implicit bias negatively affects the patient's care and outcome. The video serves as a reminder of the importance of recognizing and addressing implicit bias in healthcare.

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Quinn Capers, IV, MD, FSCAI

Keywords

implicit bias

patient care

inclusive workplaces

unconscious biases

differential treatment

patient satisfaction

health outcomes