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Just Medicine: A Cure for Racial Inequality in American Health Care
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Book Brief
288
Book • Nonfiction
2015
2015
NYU Press
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Just Medicine: A Cure for Racial Inequality in American Health Care by Dayna Bowen Matthew examines racial inequalities in healthcare, emphasizing unconscious biases affecting individuals' care. The author proposes strategies to address this disparity, including policy changes and education, to improve healthcare equity and outcomes for all persons, particularly those from marginalized racial communities.
Informative
Challenging
Inspirational
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Review Roundup
Just Medicine: A Cure for Racial Inequality in American Health Care by Dayna Bowen Matthew receives praise for its in-depth analysis of racial disparities and biases in the healthcare system, offering practical solutions and policy recommendations. Some reviewers note it can be dense due to extensive legal and medical jargon, but it remains a crucial read for understanding and addressing health inequities.
Who Should Read Just Medicine?
Readers interested in Just Medicine likely have an academic, professional, or personal interest in health disparities, social justice, and public policy. Fans of The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander or Biased by Jennifer Eberhardt may appreciate its exploration of racial inequality within the healthcare system.
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Thomas R. Frieden
Thomas R. Frieden
A physician specializing in public health, known for his Health Impact Pyramid, a model that illustrates different levels of public health interventions.
David Oppenheimer
David Oppenheimer
A professor of law whose research on anti-discrimination law includes advocating for a "negligent discrimination" standard in employment discrimination law.
288
Book • Nonfiction
2015
2015
NYU Press
Adult
18+ years
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