SCCM Resource Library-Addressing Challenges for Pediatric Patients of a Specific Racial Background and Culture

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Louis Danpierre, a pediatric intensivist, discusses the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare. He shares his personal experiences growing up in Haiti and later moving to Mexico and New York, highlighting the complexities of diversity and inclusion in different settings. Dr. Danpierre emphasizes that inequity can exist in all societies, and it is important to advocate for fair and equal treatment. He explores the concept of ethnic concordance and whether patients benefit from having a physician of the same race or ethnicity. Dr. Danpierre concludes that when it comes to pediatric patients, racial and ethnic concordance does not significantly impact the quality of care they receive. Instead, he emphasizes the importance of family-centered care, including parents in decisions, providing language interpretation, and ensuring inclusion in clinical trials. Dr. Danpierre encourages healthcare professionals to educate themselves, recognize disparities, and advocate for all pediatric patients regardless of their racial or ethnic background.

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Patient and Family Support, Pediatrics, 2022

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The session was created by SCCM's Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Committee. The aim of this session is to discuss the unique challenges faced by patients who are members of an underrepresented group, including religious, ethnic, and gender identity minority groups. Speakers will also touch on the role of cross-sectionality in practice.

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Patient and Family Support

Knowledge Area Pediatrics

Knowledge Level Foundational

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Medical Legal Issues

Tag Pediatrics

Year 2022

Keywords

diversity

equity

inclusion

healthcare

ethnic concordance

family-centered care

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