Explain how recognition of racism, power imbalances, entrenched majority culture biases, and the need for self-reflexivity can impact the treatment that a patient receives in a health care organization. Discuss whether specific programs to address these issues should be developed or if programs should attempt to treat all entities as if these differences did not exist. Provide a supporting reference for your response.
Health Organizations: Theory, Behavior, and Development
Johnson, J. A., & Rossow, C. C. (2019). Health organizations: Theory, behavior, and development (2nd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning. ISBN-13: 9781284109825
Requirements: 200 words
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Understanding the various elements of populations is essential in working with these groups and creating relations that ensure healthcare needs are met. Without understanding and recognizing racism and power inequalities, it makes room for unconscious and concise biases and prejudice that affect the patient-nurse relationship when providing care. The healthcare provider should create an environment where the patient is involved in their care.
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