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. Spring 2011;15(2):71-8.

Unconscious (implicit) bias and health disparities: where do we go from here?

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Unconscious (implicit) bias and health disparities: where do we go from here?

Irene V Blair et al. Perm J. .
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Abstract

Disparities in health care are of great concern, with much attention focused on the potential for unconscious (implicit) bias to play a role in this problem. Some initial studies have been conducted, but the empirical research has lagged. This article provides a research roadmap that spans investigations of the presence of implicit bias in health care settings, identification of mechanisms through which implicit bias operates, and interventions that may prevent or ameliorate its effects. The goal of the roadmap is to expand and revitalize efforts to understand implicit bias and, ultimately, eliminate health disparities. Concrete suggestions are offered for individuals in different roles, including clinicians, researchers, policymakers, patients, and community members.

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Conceptual model of the influence of implicit bias on hypertension control.

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