Category: Discrimination

  • Discrimination in Protecting Health Care Workers

    This case demonstrates US legislation’s imperfection to protect health care workers and the need to change it. In the case of Teoka Williams, I would refuse to satisfy the patient’s request, since it does not have a compelling legal reason. As noted in the case, the staff’s non-discrimination rights are practically not protected, and the…

  • Racial Disparities in Healthcare Through the Lens of Systemic Racism

    Racism and inequality in healthcare is a serious and complex issue of today’s society that must be widely addressed in order for it to be acknowledged and finally changed. The American healthcare system has been experiencing racial disparities for decades, depriving people of color of decent medical help and healthcare services. It all comes out…

  • Discrimination Faced by Transgender Patients

    Obstacles to Healthcare for Transgender Patients Nowadays, transgender people face many problems when they get sick and have to go to the hospital. Contemporary hospitals are not designed for this group, therefore, they can have many troubles there ranging from the unfriendly environment of a hospital and doctors who do not know the specifics of…

  • Health Care Policy: Eliminating Systemic Racism

    Introduction The selected policy is Assembly Bill A5679A, first introduced in February 2021 in the New York State Senate. In December 2021, it was signed by the governor, and it became law at the beginning of 2022 (The New York State Senate, 2021). The current bill concerns the global and national issue of racism in…

  • Shifting Disease Burden and Age Discrimination

    One of the human’s greatest achievements is the vast improvement in healthcare that has increased peoples’ lifespans. However, rising health and social care costs due to an aging global population are considered a danger to global economic growth in the twenty-first century. Old age is associated with the weakening of the body, making it susceptible…

  • Ableism and Its Effects on Patient Outcomes

    Table of Contents Topic Definition: Ableism in the 21st Century The rationale for Choosing the Topic Purpose of the Study: Determining the Solutions Goals of Exploring the Topic References Topic Definition: Ableism in the 21st Century Although discrimination is recognized as a major social issue and has been addressed for quite a while, some of…

  • Protection against Violence and Discrimination in the Clinical Setting

    Knowledge of relevant workplace laws and necessary recommendations that improve the quality of interpersonal interaction and client care is an essential part of a healthcare professional’s preparedness for the working environment. To uphold the standards of communication, positive attitudes, and respect for others, a medical worker should rely on relevant regulations that aid in maintaining…

  • Price Discrimination: Principles and Applications

    Table of Contents Pricing strategy Price ceiling Perfectly Competitive Market Long run average cost curves Price discrimination Mergers References Pricing strategy Price discrimination is a practice where different customers are charged different prices on goods and services that are identical. While single pricing is charging the same prices to all customers for all the goods…

  • Ableism and Student Segregation in Georgia Schools

    The US Department of Justice’s investigation showed that the state of Georgia was illegally segregating students with disabilities. This problem was present for a long time, as it led to at least one case of suicide among children ten years ago (RBS NewsHour, 2015). The student was kept in a seclusion room for solitary confinement…

  • Workplace Racism in Public Service Organization

    Problem Description Introduction The selected organization for this case operates within the public service sector. The firm has been performing dismally within the past two years. The leaders at the firm have taken long to understand the reason why the quality of services has been declining. The leaders in the organization have not been using…