AOHC Encore 2024-312 Part 1 Defining, Identifying, and Managing Implicit Bias in OEM Practice: An Overview with a Panel Discussion Exploring Colleague Experiences

312 Part 1 Defining, Identifying, and Managing Implicit Bias in OEM Practice: An Overview with a Panel Discussion Exploring Colleague Experiences

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Dr. John Clark, a Chief Medical Officer, explores biases, including implicit bias, and their effects on interactions in healthcare and beyond. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, empathy, and inclusive language in combating biases. Challenges like the Harvard Implicit Association Test can help identify biases. Dr. Clark shares personal anecdotes to illustrate the impact of biases on decision-making. He stresses the need for introspection and empathy in medical practice to overcome harmful prejudices and promote fair healthcare. Additionally, Dr. Clark discusses how factors like clothing, appearance, prototype bias, color theory, and height bias influence perceptions and societal expectations. The role of AI and technology in perpetuating biases is highlighted, underscoring the importance of neutrality in coding and data collection. Ultimately, Dr. Clark advocates for self-awareness, empathy, and open-mindedness as crucial elements in addressing biases and creating a more inclusive society.

Keywords

Dr. John Clark

Chief Medical Officer

implicit bias

self-awareness

empathy

inclusive language

Harvard Implicit Association Test

decision-making

introspection

prototype bias

AI and technology