94 Further Thought – Inequity and Ethics in Healthcare and Research (37/18) -- The Informed Citizen's Guide to Biology

94 Further Thought – Inequity and Ethics in Healthcare and Research Kara Stanley Inequity and Ethics in Healthcare and Research Research ethics face a complex challenge when dealing with marginalized communities burdened by historical trauma and inequity. The pain of past exploitation and a history of being treated unequally can lead to deep suspicion and a reluctance to participate in research. Ethical researchers must be especially sensitive. This means obtaining informed consent with full transparency, acknowledging past wrongs, and prioritizing the community’s well-being over research goals. - Webster, et al – Social bias, discrimination and inequity in healthcare: mechanisms, implications and recommendations - Merone, et al – Sex Inequalities in Medical Research: A Systematic Scoping Review of the Literature - American Bar Association – Implicit Bias and Racial Disparities in Health Care - Fu and Lee – Relationship between Vehicle Safety Ratings and Drivers’ Injury Severity in the Context of Gender Disparity