Structural racism, health disparities, and opportunities for PA practice

Shani Fleming; Bettie Coplan; Deanna Bridge Najera; Delilah Dominguez; Patricia J. Devine

doi:10.1097/01.JAA.0000830184.37551.b5

Structural racism, health disparities, and opportunities for PA practice

Shani Fleming, Bettie Coplan, Deanna Bridge Najera, Delilah Dominguez, Patricia J. Devine

Physician Assistant Studies

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Abstract

Social determinants of health are rooted in structural racism. The healthcare community has long recognized the existence of significant race- and ethnicity-related health disparities. Yet pervasive disparities persist despite ongoing calls for institutions and healthcare professionals to promote health equity by addressing bias, discrimination, and social determinants of health. All PAs must take responsibility for the various ways in which we may unwittingly reinforce racism in our profession, and must shift our focus from treating the effects of racism to preventing them.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	46-51
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
Volume	35
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000830184.37551.b5
State	Published - Jun 1 2022

Keywords

bias
health disparities
health equity
racism
social determinants of health
structural racism

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Nurse Assisting

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