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We deal with this sometimes with mental health. Most of the time it has nothing to do with prejudice. Some people feel more comfortable with a man or a woman due to trauma. Some people prefer to work with someone that is also part of their subculture. As a white woman sometimes a client may worry if I can relate to the racism they have faced. We have to remember most of the time it is not malicious. But keep bringing your best despite others. Break down walls by being you with care, despite them.
Tbh it depends. I wouldn’t want a male gynecologist or PCP because I feel uncomfortable. I only had one male doctor (ever-he’s a derm) who I trusted and felt comfortable enough to get a skin screen done by. The POC thing is inexcusable - unless - again as a POC, I would def prefer a POC psychiatrist/PCP because of lifestyle/cultural differences.
It’s definitely hard to do. However in some situations they have no choice if you’re in the ED and many organizations don’t tolerate that behavior with patients and will discharge in the quickness. Unfortunately it depends on the culture of the organization and just how serious they are about DEI.
It depends on the reasoning. We have quite a few male patients who have said they feel it’s “not appropriate” for a strange women to see them naked (we’re dermatology). Especially if they’re having issues with their bottom half, sometimes they just feel more comfortable. Some faiths won’t allow people of other faiths (or specific faiths) to touch them.
But if it’s one of those “I don’t trust xxx people” or “women shouldn’t be telling a man what to do”, that’s murkier. You want patient compliance but you don’t want to enable the behavior. It really depends on if you feel like they’re going to possibly cause you harm or not if you push back.
Some possible ways to handle the situation include respectfully explaining why you believe that having a female and/or minority doctor could be beneficial for the patient, or trying to connect the patient with another doctor who may be more suited to their needs. Ultimately, it is important to remember that the patient's comfort and satisfaction should always be a top priority.
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Are you kidding me? We're still doing this in 2022? Do they say this explicitly? I'm sorry you have to go through this. I can only imagine going through all this hard work of medical school just for someone to tell you you're not qualified to treat them because of your gender and race.
I agree with you. I would never let feelings like that effect me getting the care I need. However, I know it happens. Its hard to deal with but I just accomadate the patient the best I can.
I gather up every patience I can get whenever this happens. In the case of the hospital I work at, they don't really have a choice. I get this all the time and I've constantly told myself not to take it to heart but I can only take so much.
How is this even still a thing in 2022? Have we still not proven ourselves enough? I feel so sad that you had to experience that. Hopefully that will be the last encounter you have with people like those. Keep your head high, you're doing great things!
I deal with this very often one of my doctors is young, female, and a poc…. Sometimes I do not tell her the terrible things these people say because I do not want to repeat it. I always say in the nicest way possible that all of our doctors are awesome but if the patient has a preference I respect that. I always remind the provider to concentrate on the impact she has on the people who keep coming back , and the nice reviews she gets.
Just treat who welcomes you and ignore everything else
Wish them well and be thankful they have freed up space on your books for someone who deserves your expertise.
Tbh, you're exactly the kind of doctor I would want, a female and minority, like me.
So perhaps you could find some solace in that? There are people who would want you as a doctor and the demographics of America are becoming more diverse each year.