Dr. Angela Marshall, MD, FACP, is a changemaker in healthcare, and her new book, Dismissed: Tackling the Biases that Undermine our Healthcare, is poised to revolutionize the industry. Writing as an author and expert with over 20 years of experience as a Board-Certified Internist and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, Dr. Marshall has made it her mission to recognize and reduce bias in the healthcare sector.
Dr. Angela Marshall’s extensive work as an author and speaker in identifying and eliminating bias in healthcare is especially relevant in today’s world, where the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and exacerbated existing disparities in healthcare. Research has shown that Black, Hispanic, and Native American communities have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, with higher rates of infection, hospitalization, and death. These disparities highlight the urgent need to address discrimination in healthcare and ensure that everyone has access to quality care.
Dr. Marshall’s book, Dismissed: Tackling the Biases that Undermine our Health Care, is a timely and important contribution to the ongoing conversation about how to create a more equitable healthcare system. Her expertise and experience make her a valuable voice in the healthcare industry, and her work has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach healthcare for all patients.
As the founder of Comprehensive Women’s Health, Inc., a primary care practice for women, Dr. Marshall has impacted the lives of thousands of women by emphasizing patient-centered empathic listening. Her approach recognizes that each patient is unique, and that a successful treatment plan requires active listening and empathy to understand the patient’s specific needs and concerns. This approach goes beyond just treating symptoms, but also addresses the patient’s overall well-being, including their mental health and emotional needs.
Using her unique perspective as a top American doctor, a woman, and a person of color, Dr. Marshall candidly addresses the issue of inequalities in healthcare in Dismissed: Tackling the Biases that Undermine our Health Care. Personal and patient stories are presented, as well as pragmatic solutions for overcoming unfairness in healthcare that can affect how a patient is diagnosed and treated.
In a healthcare system that often fails to provide adequate care for women, especially women of color, Dr. Marshall’s patient-centered approach has given her patients a sense of agency and control over their own health. It’s a reminder that quality healthcare is not just about diagnosing and treating illnesses, but also about treating patients with respect, dignity, and empathy.
Dismissed: Tackling the Biases that Undermine our Health Care not only explains the profound feelings of those who feel that the system is working against them but also reveals what practitioners, patients, and society can do to make it better.
As Dr. Marshall explains, racism, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, body size, and other cultural factors impact patients when they are at their most vulnerable, and can mean the difference between suffering and relief, and even life and death.
“People who hear Dr. Marshall speak walk away with a new way of looking at healthcare,” says a spokesperson for the brand. Dismissed: Tackling the Biases that Undermine our Health Care is a must-read for medical experts, women and Black women readers, and anyone who wants to know more about the medical industry. It offers an eye-opening perspective on how we can all work together to create a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system.
To stay up-to-date on her latest speaking engagements, media appearances, and other events, visit Dr. Marshall’s website at https://angelamarshallmd.com/ and learn more about her wonderful work in minimizing bias in healthcare
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn from a changemaker in healthcare and join the conversation on how we can all work towards creating a more equitable and inclusive healthcare system!
