Episode 2: Discrimination in Healthcare

  Before listening to today’s episode, it is important that you first reflect back to a time in which you or a family member were sick and required medical attention whether it be in the setting of a Hospital or Dr’s office. What were the expectations you had surrounding your care? Where would you draw the line as unacceptable behavior from a provider?  Would it be disrespect? Would it be not being spoken to like you are a human being? Would it be racial slurs towards you and/or your family? Putting down your political views? Unfortunately, healthcare providers experience all of these and must continue to care and provide for the individuals who express such views and degrade them. Three guests were interviewed. A patient care technician, registered nurse, and physician all weighed in on their personal experiences and what they believe to be the causation to such treatment. (3:14)  Interview of Mr. Oswald (Patient Care Technician). (4:30) Warning: Profanity is used when quoting a patient’s verbage when speaking to Oswald. (9:07) Stories from Anonymous (Registered Nurse) (11:09) Interview of Dr. Sendil Krishnan (Hospitalist) (29:09) Nurses have been ranked the most trusted profession in 2017 on honesty and ethical standards. They have actually been #1 on the list of 22 professions for the past 16 years.  Click Here to read the article of the most trusted professions.