KE Y STAGE 4 JOURNALISM EXCERPTS FROM ‘NHS’ This is clearly shown in the COVID-19 pandemic through the disparities that ethnic minorities have had to face. In the current climate of a pandemic, this is extremely upsetting as this is when people need most support. … Why is it that when it comes to satisfaction with primary care services, 45% of Pakistanis replied “no” compared to 24% of White respondents? There is no justification for inequalities; we must take immediately. In my personal opinion, I believe that this problem roots from many different areas. Many may blame problems on the lack of health literacy within the BAME community however although this is a contributing factor, there are also other factors that contribute such as the lack of representation for ethnic minorities in the academia of medicine. More importantly, it is the impact of health inequalities on patients that has many consequences. For example, this mistreatment can cause BAME patients to feel more worried and anxious about receiving treatment and subsequently can cause mental health issues. … It may be a hidden fact to many, however in medicine, topics are often taught with a very narrow ethnic lens which results in a hindrance to the progression against racial prejudice. An example of this ethnic lens is the study of Kawasaki disease – a disease which presents differently on darker skin but is taught predominantly on lighter/white skin.
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