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Addressing Gender and Racial Inequalities in Nephrology
Key Points:
- Women from underrepresented racial groups face challenges in kidney disease research due to lack of representation.
- Systemic biases in healthcare hinder access and quality of care for kidney diseases.
- Practical Solutions:
- Recalibrate risk stratification models to include gender- and race-specific factors.
- Transform healthcare policies to be more inclusive and sensitive.
- Empower women of all races to participate in healthcare decisions.
- Strengthen support systems to help women navigate the healthcare environment.
- Design culturally competent education programs addressing unique needs of women from different racial backgrounds.
- Value: Promoting a collaborative patient-provider relationship to foster equity, dignity, and respect.
- Collective action from researchers, healthcare providers, policymakers, and patients is crucial for equitable nephrology care.
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