It’s simply not enough to say passively we will “do no harm”; we pledge actively to do our part in opposing and dismantling systems and policies that cause harm to our patients and disproportionately affect those in Black and Brown communities.
While trust in health care has slipped in recent decades, researchers do know what attributes help to build trust — starting with communication, competency and caring.
It seems like Choosing Wisely has been in the news lately, particularly in The New York Times. Reading two recent articles, you get the impression that Choosing Wisely has done little to make a difference in reducing the overuse of tests and treatments.
This story could be told by many. You undergo an imaging test for a particular medical reason and then, lo and behold, another condition is discovered.
In health care, we must address what one speaker called “lazy proxies” if we truly want to build trust.
