implicit bias in healthcare

Implicit bias in healthcare refers to the unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that healthcare providers may hold about certain groups of people based on characteristics like race, gender, age, or socioeconomic status. These unconscious attitudes can influence decision-making, diagnosis, and treatment without the provider realizing it. As a result, patients may receive unequal care or feel less understood. Recognizing and addressing implicit bias is important to ensure all patients receive fair, respectful, and effective healthcare, regardless of their background.