Medical Disparities Uncovered
An increase in birthing centers reflects a shift towards more informed choices in delivery, often linked to better outcomes. The Flexner report, commissioned in 1910, played a significant role in the drastic reduction of Black medical schools, which historically trained most Black physicians. If these schools had remained open, estimates suggest they could have produced tens of thousands of Black doctors, highlighting ongoing disparities in the medical field.In this clip
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A Black Physician’s Analysis Of The Legacy Of Racism In Medicine
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