Microaggression & Allyism – Bias in Healthcare Part 2
Published August 12, 2019
Explore the meaning of microaggression with D’Anna Holmes, the mother of a medically complex child. Learn how we can begin to change the healthcare landscape with a frank look at allyism with Dr. Ron Wyatt.
Dr. Ron Wyatt began this podcast series with a discussion of inequity in health. In this second episode of the three-part series, he shares some helpful insights for those who desire to be an ally to people experiencing bias of any kind. Dr. Wyatt is joined by D’Anna Holmes, who shares her experiences with microagression at the bedside.
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