The Greener Grass
A Blog by Jessica Nino
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Medical Racism & Discrimination: What is it?
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The term ‘Medical Racism’ has recently been brought to many people's attention during the past years, but this action is anything but new. Medical racism is the act of racism and discrimination in the medical system towards people of color patients and wokers. This includes instances where patients and workers of color are not prioritized, given proper medical attention, and even ignored despite their needs. Medical racism is not an idea or theory, it is a very real problem America is constantly facing which affects many daily. The following are instances both show and prove medical racism taking place in today’s society. In many instances, women (especially if not mostly of color) are treated like they are overreacting, a bother, confused, and blowing their situations out of proportion when many times that is not the case at all. This is not the only type of instance; in a study linked below, it is proven that ambulances are slower to arrive at lower income neighborhoods. Although one may argue this may not be done on purpose or be an act of racism by the individuals, why are the proper health insurance not equally available to those who are not as wealthy?
“Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. Most pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. Racial and ethnic disparities in pregnancy-related deaths have persisted over time. Pregnancy-related deaths per 100,000 live births (the pregnancy-related mortality ratio or PRMR) for black women older than 30 was four to five times as high as it was for white women. Even in states with the lowest PRMRs and among women with higher levels of education, significant differences persist. These findings suggest that the disparity observed in pregnancy-related death for black and AI/AN women is a complex national problem.”
“As a white physician who does a lot of Worker’s Comp in California , I notice that Hispanic patients have many more services, disability, and medications denied by Insurance companies. It is absolutely shocking. I wasn’t looking for this, but it’s staring me in the face. Also, I agree that a black patient is much more likely to be viewed as drug seeking in an ER type situation. Stereotypes are rampant in medicine, unfortunately. And the culture of ER’s can be appalling.”
“Gasping out her words, she said that she feared another blood clot and needed a CT scan and an IV of heparin, a blood thinner. The nurse suggested that Williams’ pain medication must be making her confused. Williams insisted that something was wrong, and a test was ordered;an ultrasound on her legs was taken to address swelling. When that turned up nothing, she was finally sent for the lung CT. It found several blood clots. And, just as Williams had suggested, heparin did the trick,” (experienced by Serena Williams)
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FAQs
Who Am I?
My Name is Jessica & I am a blogger for the CPSB (college prep student bubble) I was given the wonderful ability to create content for you all as a way to relax or entertain/learn while you prepare for AP/college.
What Are My Interests?
My interests include painting, volleyball, discovering music, reading (mostly sci-fi or romance), writing about absolutely anything and interacting with new people! I believe having hobbies and consistently participating in them helps you mentally and physically destress, so if you haven't done something you enjoy today, take the time to do it :).
What Do I Intend For This Blog?
This blog was created for you as a student to get some daily reading in on something that interests you. This became a resource because AP and college can very often be stressful and a handful, my purpose is to entertain you and help you stay motivated. My writing can be seen as a brain break or relaxer to those who are interested in it. I intend to make this a very chill spot for you all and to bring weekly content on any topic imaginable you suggest/want.
What Grade Am I In & What Courses Am I Taking?
I am an incoming Junior for the 2020-21 year, and will be graduating with the class of ‘22. I am an Early College High School student, so half of my classes are highschool and the other half are college. My classes this year will include: English 4 dual credit, Geometry PAP, Environmental Systems PAP, US History, (high school). For my first semester in college I am taking College English, Texas Government, and Philosophy.
More About My Writing: How did I come up with ‘The Greener Grass’? Very often I heard the saying “the grass isn't always greener on the other side” I decided to name my blog after this to give it a positive connotation: it doesn’t matter what side of the “grass’’ were on, sure it may not be the greenest, but I think that by being positive & interacting we can make our grass greener. To me this means we can help each other out, we can teach and learn from each other; we will all eventually feel stress, pressure, & frustration, but together we can make the most out of it and encourage each other & grow.
Cites used, referenced and helpful related to this content:
https://www.ywcaworks.org/blogs/firesteel/tue-07212020-0947/what-medical-racism
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/magazine/magazine_article/america-is-failing-its-black-mothers/