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It's 2020.
Words matter.
I hope to use my privilege and platform to change the way we discuss health inequities (while I stand on the shoulders of giants who have been in the trenches of this work).
Following is a 🧵on #RacismNotRace
#MedCrit
#MedTwitter
Words matter.
I hope to use my privilege and platform to change the way we discuss health inequities (while I stand on the shoulders of giants who have been in the trenches of this work).
Following is a 🧵on #RacismNotRace
#MedCrit
#MedTwitter
In medicine, we must change our language when teaching students, discussing with colleagues and publishing about racial health disparities. The primary pivot is AWAY from pathologizing Black patients and TOWARDS pathologizing systems that hurt Black patients. 2/
For example,
Don't say "Black children are at risk for worse asthma outcomes."
Don't say "Black women have higher rates of preterm birth and perinatal mortality." 3/
Don't say "Black children are at risk for worse asthma outcomes."
Don't say "Black women have higher rates of preterm birth and perinatal mortality." 3/
Here’s a quick list for medical students* wanting to address the current moment.
Also - google will give you 1001 guides. Many people have already shared great threads on resources.
#MedStudentTwitter
*Black students - protect your peace.
Also - google will give you 1001 guides. Many people have already shared great threads on resources.
#MedStudentTwitter
*Black students - protect your peace.
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📚 Read about the history of white supremacy and racism.
🗳 If you can, vote in every election. Local to national. School board to President.
📚 Read about the history of white supremacy and racism.
