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Is medicine racist?

Anja Kimmig

When Black and people of color visit the doctor, they are often treated differently than white patients. This episode of "What’s up with race" looks at why there are differences in diagnosis and what the consequences are for patients. #What’s up with race

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Even today, medical practices often use white skin as a reference, making it harder to recognize symptoms like redness or discoloration in darker skin. To help address these challenges, Dr. Ephsona Shencoru specializes in "Skin of Color Dermatology" with support from her colleague Dr. Jalid Sehouli. They highlight racism’s role in medicine, from stereotypes in imagery to barriers in patient communication. Change starts with representation and understanding.