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How to Embrace Antiracism as a US Plastic Surgeon: Definitions, Principles, and Practice

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: The United States's overdue awakening on systemic and structural racism has triggered global dialogue regarding racial inequities. Historically, discrimination and practitioner bias have resulted in poorer health and health outcomes in minority communities. To address racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare, it is imperative that plastic surgeons, trainees, and staff understand definitions to create a socially conscious environment in the workplace. We explore various measures that can be implemented to develop antiracist practices in the field of plastic surgery and ultimately to provide a foundation to improve diversity within our discipline and beyond.

Source: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open

DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000003185

Authors: Perry S. Bradford, Brent R. DeGeorge, Steven H. Williams, Paris D. Butler

Institutions: University of Virginia Health System, University of Pennsylvania Health System

Language: English

Topic: Diversity and Career in Medicine

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,195