07 Apr 2024
20m

Sunday Pick: The bias behind your undiagnosed chronic pain

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TED Talks Daily

This podcast episode explores the concept of infectious generosity and the issue of unconscious bias in medicine. It highlights the impact of bias on healthcare, particularly in pain management and the experiences of women and people of color. The episode discusses the complexities of pain perception, the disparities in diagnosis and treatment, and the intersectionality of race and gender in healthcare. It also addresses the historical roots of bias and the need for awareness and action to improve treatment equity.

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