Racism as a System and Racısm in Healthcare with Examples

Abstract

As evidenced by research showing unequal procedures in providing, obtaining, and receiving health care across countries and health indicators, racism is a barrier to achieving equitable health care. This review compiles research on how racism is discussed and created in the delivery, access, and receipt of health care in diverse national contexts. In this article, health systems and racism issues were discussed by scanning the review and article databases. The following categories emerged from the review: healthcare consumers experiences of racism in healthcare, racial attitudes, and effects of racism on various treatment options in healthcare. Racism has been linked to a lack of trust and a delay in seeking medical help. Racism was linked to later-stage diagnosis, greater mortality, and a worse life expectancy in both breast and lung cancers among blacks. It did not directly advantage whites, but it indirectly aid whites by decreasing the likelihood of whites residing in high-poverty areas. Many definitions of racism in health and healthcare have disappeared, or sexist discrimination, racism, perceived discrimination, perceived racism, and discrimination are often used interchangeably. These results and data will give readers an overview about racism.