Reflexivity and positionality applied to medical practice: a study on implicit gender bias with medical students in a Swiss university

• Main Authors: Francesca Arena (Author), Elisa Geiser (Author), Silva Auer (Author), Carole Clair (Author), Joëlle Schwarz (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background An array of evidence shows how the presence of implicit bias in clinical encounters can negatively impact provider-patient communication, quality of care and ultimately contribute to health inequities. Reflexive practice has been explored as an approach to identify and address im...