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Pediatric Hematology/Oncology • Internal Medicine • Anemia • Hematology • Sickle Cell • Pediatric Hematology • Benign Hematology
How can healthcare providers better serve as allies of the sickle cell community?
Has your medical practice taken any steps either in community outreach or within the clinic to show support for this medically vulnerable population, especially with increased attention on racial inequality?
Answer from: at Community Practice
Yes, the medical community should absolutely advocate for our patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). The vast majority of Americans with SCD are of African or Hispanic descent, and the overlay of racial inequality and healthcare disparities negatively impact their health outcomes (1-5). In additio...
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Answer from: at Academic Institution
Agree completely with @Oyebimpe Adesina! Outreach is so important especially as these patients often are marginalized. Education of healthcare providers of all levels is also extremely important as the racism that pervades the care of these patients begins early. Only by learning and accepting that ...