In light of a recent news story, a quick post on #emergencymedicine and bias.
Bias in the ER is real. It is common. It is deadly.
There are many types of bias that can harm patients, but bias along racial/ethnic lines, and bias against people with mental health or substance use disorders are particularly common in my experience.
When a patient presents to the ER, the presumption should be that they have a medical emergency. Assuming otherwise kills.
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