Physician, Heal Thyself The Podcast

Episode 13: Red Alert! Controversial Content! Unconscious Bias, Racism, Discrimination and Injustice in the Medical System! REAL TALK w/ Dr. Iasha White, ND

Dr. Ana Lara Season 1 Episode 13

Oftentimes a roadblock to people’s healing is dealing with unconscious bias in the medical system. This is a topic that is often avoided because of its controversial nature. Learn how we all have unconscious bias/implicit bias, how to identify our bias, and make a change. Join the conversation with Dr. Lara and Dr. White as they share their experiences as medical students, as doctors in practice as it relates to unconscious bias in the medical system. Unconscious bias can impact many people in obtaining the proper medical help.

Here are some references on implicit bias tests that can help you identify those “unconscious biases” you are not aware of:

Project Implicit:

https://www.projectimplicit.net/

 https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatouchtestv2.html


Dr. Iasha White’s Bio:

Dr. Iasha White is an Arizona Native, she holds a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Sonoran University. Dr. White received extensive education and training in the areas of nutrition, botanical medicine, IV therapy and acupuncture.

 She enjoys helping people who have autoimmune conditions, like rheumatoid arthritis, hormone imbalances, gastrointestinal issues, high blood pressure, diabetes and much more.

 Dr. White’s goal is to empower her patients while guiding them to the highest quality of health; where the mind and body are harmonized allowing her patients to realize their highest potential.

If you like to reach out to Dr. White email her at Dr.iashawhite@outlook.com