Medical Stereotypes: Assessing the Use of Race as a Risk Factor

Authors

Graham Stratton, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

9-23-2020

Abstract

Discussion Objectives:

Introduction to issues of race as a risk factor (VBAC Calculator)

• Race is a social construct, not genetic
• Unclear causality of observed disparities
• Possible medical consequences for patients
• Patient and community trust/mistrust

Evaluating the VBAC Calculator

Theory/Research into Causes of Health Disparities

• Ecosocial Theory
• Racism as opposed to race

Evaluating race use in eGFR algorithms

• Evidence
• Causal mechanism
• Effect on health equity/patients

Next steps

Recommended Citation

Stratton, MD, Graham, "Medical Stereotypes: Assessing the Use of Race as a Risk Factor" (2020). Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds. Paper 444.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/fmlectures/444

Language

English