18. Implicit Bias and Health Professions Students

Implicit biases are unconscious prejudices that we all hold as human beings. In this episode, we join UConn School of Nursing student Nicey Brooks and Quinnipiac University’s Physician Assistant Programs student Conor McCarthy as they interview Dr. Lisa Werkmeister-Rozas, a professor at the University of Connecticut School of Social Work, to discuss implicit biases in health professions and the impact they have on care. As current and future clinicians we owe it to our patients to be conscious of and held accountable for any biases we may have. Listen in and learn how you can change your language to be more inclusive and welcoming with patients to ensure you are providing the best possible care.