- By FYH News Team
- By FYH News Team
When it comes to trust in our global healthcare system, the unfortunate truth is that there are two very different worlds. The first is populated by people who are more likely to trust our medical institutions to treat them fairly. They are predominantly male, non-disabled, white, and identify as straight. Most do not expect to face judgment or stigma for who they are.
The rest of the world does not have that luxury. Women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ are far more likely to distrust their healthcare providers–and the healthcare system as a whole.
Their views may be shaped in part by an understanding of historical biases and abuses of power. But alarming numbers of people from these marginalized communities also report personal experiences that eroded their trust: experiences where providers did not listen to them, and made them feel unwelcome, judged, and even...
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