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Careless use of biased language in Healthcare Chart notes gives life to skewed beliefs about patients and the state of their mental and physical health.

Medical Bias and the “Stupid, Old Patient Syndrome” That Infects Healthcare Workers

Pat Farrell PhD - December 12, 2021

Healthcare discrimination can be seen in “one out of five adults over the age of 50 years (who) experience bias in healthcare settings.

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Christopher Nial - April 4, 2025

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Gil Bashe, Medika Life Editor - October 11, 2023

The Company’s Four Chief Medical Officers Steering Team Share a Vision for Patient Care

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