Based on the Most Recent Research, Why Are Race and Ethnicity

question 101

Multiple Choice

Based on the most recent research, why are race and ethnicity often factors in medical decisions that favor treatment for white patients?

• A) This is a matter of innate racism practiced by white physicians.
• B) This is a factor transferred to all medical students as a part of their medical training.
• C) White patients have a greater ability to pay for expensive tests.
• D) Researchers do not know for sure why race and ethnicity are factors in medical decisions.

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