Health Equity

Perceptions of Discrimination and Unfair Judgment While Seeking Health Care

Abstract: Research shows that people are often discriminated against or treated unfairly in health care settings because of disabilities, gender identity or sexual orientation, and race or ethnicity.

Publication: Urban Institute

Date Published: April 5, 2021

Author(s): Gonzalez D, Skopec L, McDaniel M, and Kenney G

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