BMC Med Ethics March 2017 PMID 28249596

Implicit bias in healthcare professionals: a systematic review.

Chloë FitzGerald, Samia Hurst

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Across the discussions, participants reference multiple systematic reviews and studies, such as FitzGerald & Hurst (2017), to underscore the widespread presence of implicit bias among healthcare professionals. The tone is predominantly serious and analytical, incorporating phrases like 'ethical imperative' and 'addressing disparities,' which reflect a strong consensus on the importance of tackling implicit bias to improve healthcare equity.

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Most posts affirm the importance of the systematic review, emphasizing that implicit bias is a real and measurable problem in healthcare, with many citing strong evidence and widespread acknowledgment.

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Posts demonstrate high curiosity and concern, discussing various aspects of implicit bias, from its origins to potential solutions like simulation training.

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There is deep engagement through references to specific studies, data, and calls for awareness and action, indicating active involvement with the subject matter.

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The discussions highlight that understanding and addressing implicit bias can significantly impact healthcare disparities and patient outcomes, showing the topic’s high relevance and potential for meaningful change.

Abstract in brief

This review analyzed 42 peer-reviewed studies from 2003 to 2013, finding that healthcare professionals often exhibit implicit biases based on race, gender, age, or weight, which are outside their conscious awareness.
Many of these studies used specific measures like the Implicit Association Test and vignettes to demonstrate that healthcare professionals' implicit biases are linked to lower quality of care for certain patient groups.
The evidence suggests that healthcare providers display similar levels of implicit bias as the general population, and these biases can influence clinical decisions, highlighting the need to address them to improve patient outcomes.

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Danielle, Petty Hate Machine

@dimsie.bsky.social · Bluesky

There's a fair amount, but start here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28249596/

May 28, 2025 · 3 likes · 2 shares View post →

✨️neuron divergent EKG slayer✨️

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A few articles on implicit bias in healthcare: -https://t.co/yG3WKyWpfd -https://t.co/Ag2OEYurml -https://t.co/aBC1uplyh7

Sep 9, 2024 · 6 likes · 4,089 followers View post →

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Implicit bias in healthcare professionals: a systematic review https://t.co/fJa4P6etkr 「潜在的バイアス（Implicit

Jul 23, 2024 · 1,622 followers View post →

Yags

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@DougB682001 @aaronsibarium @wajacobson Just because progressive zealots hijack ideas for their own ends doesn’t mean those ideas are entirely without merit. Think critically. Have you actually looked at the research or do you just scoff because you already know everything there is to know? https://t.co/L9WlSAofqf

Apr 3, 2024 · 289 followers View post →

Mariola Rivera Reyes

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Mar 23, 2024 · 1 like · 12,143 followers View post →

Mariola Rivera Reyes

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@ARBird1972 Bastante … esto es solo una muestra de la cantidad de estudios al respecto.

Mar 23, 2024 · 12,143 followers View post →

Sally Cusworth

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Montse Esquerda

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Abe

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RT @kagato: @wesyang @lwoodhouse Here’s a systematic review of 42 of those papers that apparently don’t exist. Most of them find that imp…

May 19, 2023 · 1 share · 243 followers View post →

Jayson Vantuyl

@kagato · X

@wesyang @lwoodhouse Here’s a systematic review of 42 of those papers that apparently don’t exist. Most of them find that implicit bias exists and has a measurable effect on behavior. Where can I find more information on this obvious woke conspiracy? https://t.co/fUJxzyKd7U

May 19, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 407 followers View post →

UMN Center for Women In Medicine and Science

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Multiple studies show that implicit bias impacts the care that underrepresented groups receive in the healthcare setting. https://t.co/z2JJ4GIo0d

May 16, 2023 · 1 like · 169 followers View post →

Anonynurse

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@symptomodyssee Ist eigentlich unumstritten…vgl zB https://t.co/pwwHKcZ2Vt https://t.co/YzVfJeG5oo Oder meint ihr quantitativ? Nicht dass ich jemals gegen Studien wäre

May 4, 2023 · 2 likes · 182 followers View post →

Rita Swartz

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RT @DrJGiddensRN: Abstract Background #implicitbias involve associations outside conscious awareness that lead to a negative evaluation o…

Apr 13, 2023 · 1 share · 4,651 followers View post →

Dr. Jessica Giddens DNP (nurse)

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Abstract Background #implicitbias involve associations outside conscious awareness that lead to a negative evaluation of a person on the basis of irrelevant characteristics such as #race or #gender. This review examines the evid…https://t.co/JAUNZfG6lp https://t.co/vxQ58v5fWI

Apr 13, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,757 followers View post →

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Dr. Jessica Giddens DNP (nurse)

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#scienceandenvironment #health #implicitbias https://t.co/vxQ58v5fWI

Mar 17, 2023 · 2,757 followers View post →

Willis

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@BuggerKnuckles @Telegraph https://t.co/pT12lEYklV

Jan 10, 2023 · 114 followers View post →

Cardinal of the Sun

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Something to keep in mind when psychologists are stating X group is "biased" btw - they don't actually use the term the way most people use it - note the lack of any observation of if it is unjustified or wrong (it could be but not necessarily): https://t.co/Ag0jmd9Ql3 https://t.co/KgnuJYyLhq

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yuso08

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@KlinikumNbg Next please address why people with different skin colours get treated like lower classed humans in your hospital. https://t.co/WSE2Evc7YM

May 14, 2022 · 65 followers View post →

Lee Stevenson

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Implicit bias in healthcare professionals: a systematic review .Gees they are just figuring this out. https://t.co/YaRg5JfnnO

Mar 30, 2022 · 1,656 followers View post →

Institute for Population Health

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Implicit bias is one of the main contributors to healthcare disparities. Research shows that healthcare professionals exhibit the same levels of implicitbias as the wider population. https://t.co/kAo3jvzlWa @BioMedCentral Learn about your #implicitbias: https://t.co/LYSdUz1Pao https://t.co/wjnOzX2nyL

Jan 18, 2022 · 294 followers View post →

CAAPS

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There may also be biases in diagnostic processes or referrals for services that impact access to or uptake of mental health services 10/x https://t.co/TeEfIdKpTh

Dec 25, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 848 followers View post →

Brooke Gambino

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RT @DrKaraAyers: Implicit bias in healthcare professionals: a systematic review https://t.co/o2QkXLmMku

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Implicit bias in healthcare professionals: a systematic review https://t.co/o2QkXLmMku

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RT @SueTape: "The evidence indicates that healthcare professionals exhibit the same levels of implicit bias as the wider population." FitzG…

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"The evidence indicates that healthcare professionals exhibit the same levels of implicit bias as the wider population." FitzGerald, C., Hurst, S. Implicit bias in healthcare professionals: a systematic review. BMC Med Ethics 18, 19 (2017). https://t.co/v3Xne8jvJt #NDISJSC

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Genetics and Genomics at CU Anschutz

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A thorough and enlightening review on implicit bias in healthcare and how it manifests. Worth considering in medical research as well. Especially patient/community facing clinical and population genetics. https://t.co/1RdGITu32i

Apr 2, 2021 · 2 likes · 201 followers View post →