Prejudice, clinical uncertainty and stereotyping as sources of health disparities

Authors :: Balsa, Ana I.
McGuire, Thomas G.
Source :: Journal of Health Economics. Jan, 2003, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p89, 14 p.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: An analysis of ethnic and racial disparities in health care administration based on factors such as bias, prejudice, clinical uncertainty and stereotyping is offered. Additional information on physician-patient relationship is included.

Subjects :: Health care industry -- Services
Physician and patient -- Ethical aspects
Minorities -- Health aspects
Discrimination in medical care -- Analysis
Stereotype (Psychology) -- Analysis
Health care industry
Company services
Business
Economics

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