When our inner dialogue involves a lot of "shoulds", there is a perception that we have done something wrong. In turn, we start to believe that there is something wrong with us. We start believing that we're not good enough. When this belief becomes ingrained, the brain automatically searches for more evidence of this to support our belief. As a result, we have more things to beat ourselves up about.
Read MoreOne of the biggest problems with ageism in healthcare is that it leads to a lack of proper care for elderly patients. Many times, these patients are not seen as worth investing in, and as a result, their health can suffer greatly.
Read MorePrompting this opinion piece was the deluge of patients I see who feel invisible in the health system. Stories of being talked over, dismissed, rejected and downright scorned for voicing another opinion are distressingly common. When did we conflate the idea of healthcare professionals with being divine, and in doing so, give away our own autonomy?
Read MoreMy own reflection during Black History Month reminded me of a discussion we had in one of my third year classes where we discussed bias in medicine. Specifically, the egregious myth in hospitals and clinics around the world that black people experience less pain. The statistics were no less shocking…
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