Bias and discrimination in surgery: Where are we and what can we do about it?

Zachary Morrison; Numa Perez; Hira Ahmad; Alan Utria; Christopher McCulloh; Monica Lopez; Cynthia Reyes-Ferral; Erika Newman; Kathryn Martin; American Pediatric Surgical Association's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.02.012

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Bias and discrimination in surgery: Where are we and what can we do about it?

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Bias and discrimination in surgery: Where are we and what can we do about it?

Zachary Morrison, Numa Perez, Hira Ahmad, Alan Utria, Christopher McCulloh, Monica Lopez, Cynthia Reyes-Ferral, Erika Newman, Kathryn Martin and American Pediatric Surgical Association's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Journal of pediatric surgery, Vol.57(7), pp.1315-1320

07/2022

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.02.012

PMID: 35307193

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Abstract

Bias is an inclination or preconceived outlook that favors toward or against an idea, person, or group. It manifests in implicit and explicit ways throughout all aspects and institutions of society. These cognitive shortcuts are often based on stereotypes and can lead to prejudice and discrimination in medicine as they mediate interactions with patients, between providers, and at the institutional level. It is important to understand the drivers and consequences of bias in order to overcome barriers to representation, equity, and inclusion. This paper provides definitions of bias; discusses its manifestations across academic medicine at the institutional and individual levels; and concludes by examining techniques to reduce bias and measure progress. Equity for patients, families, and members of the broader surgical community cannot be achieved without reducing bias and discrimination. We call for action to increase intentional efforts that reduce the influences of bias in healthcare, research, and education, particularly in the field of pediatric surgery.

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Title: Subtitle: Bias and discrimination in surgery: Where are we and what can we do about it?
Creators: Zachary Morrison - Marshfield Clinic
Numa Perez - Massachusetts General Hospital
Hira Ahmad - Nationwide Children's Hospital
Alan Utria - Seattle Children's Hospital
Christopher McCulloh - Nationwide Children's Hospital
Monica Lopez - Baylor College of Medicine
Cynthia Reyes-Ferral - St. Joseph's Children's Hospital
Erika Newman - University of Michigan
Kathryn Martin - Westchester Medical Center
American Pediatric Surgical Association's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of pediatric surgery, Vol.57(7), pp.1315-1320
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.02.012
PMID: 35307193
NLM abbreviation: J Pediatr Surg
ISSN: 0022-3468
eISSN: 1531-5037
Publisher: Elsevier Inc
Number of pages: 6
Language: English
Date published: 07/2022
Academic Unit: Surgery
Record Identifier: 9985015818902771

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